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Cochineal

Yes, cochineal is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does cochineal mean?

noun

  1. a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects
  2. Mexican red scale insect that feeds on cacti; the source of a red dye

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of cochineal

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters COCHINEAL.

Words you can make from cochineal

Unscramble COCHINEAL for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is cochineal a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Cochineal 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 cochineal worth in Scrabble?

Cochineal is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does cochineal mean?

Cochineal means: a red dyestuff consisting of dried bodies of female cochineal insects.