Naphthalene
Yes, naphthalene is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
What does naphthalene mean?
noun
- a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 19 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of naphthalene
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters NAPHTHALENE.
Words you can make from naphthalene
Frequently asked questions
Is naphthalene a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Naphthalene 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 naphthalene worth in Scrabble?
Naphthalene is worth 19 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does naphthalene mean?
Naphthalene means: a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs.