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Cilium

Yes, cilium is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble.

What does cilium mean?

noun

  1. a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms
  2. any of the short curved hairs that grow from the edges of the eyelids

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for cilium

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of cilium

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters CILIUM.

Words you can make from cilium

Unscramble CILIUM for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cilium a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cilium is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is cilium worth in Scrabble?

Cilium is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cilium mean?

Cilium means: a hairlike projection from the surface of a cell; provides locomotion in free-swimming unicellular organisms.