CONDOM is a valid Scrabble word — 11 points
Yes. CONDOM is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept CONDOM?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 32 / 100
Our own measure of how useful CONDOM is to know. It scores 11 from 6 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for CONDOM
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
condomsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How CONDOM scores
Face value of the 6 tiles in CONDOM, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| c | 1 | 2 |
| o | 2 | 8 |
| n | 1 | 6 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 6 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 443,472.
What does CONDOM mean in Scrabble?
noun
A thin sheath of latex or similar material worn during sex to prevent pregnancy and reduce the spread of infection.
The condom is one of the oldest contraceptive devices still in everyday use, with forerunners made from animal membranes long before rubber was available. Modern ones are sold in pharmacies and shops and are tested for strength and leaks. Public health campaigns promote the condom because it protects against both unintended pregnancy and many infections.
How CONDOM is used
A neutral, everyday word used in health advice and general speech.
- The clinic hands out a free condom with every leaflet.
- Check the date on the wrapper before you open a condom.
- A latex condom should be stored away from heat.
- The nurse explained how to use a condom correctly.
- Each pack holds one condom in a sealed foil sachet.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of CONDOM and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with CONDOM
4 longer words begin with CONDOM.
Shorter words from the letters in CONDOM
Common questions about CONDOM
- Is CONDOM valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts CONDOM, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is CONDOM worth?
- CONDOM is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does CONDOM mean?
- A thin sheath of latex or similar material worn during sex to prevent pregnancy and reduce the spread of infection.
- What letters can be added to CONDOM?
- CONDOM takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 6 letters of CONDOM:
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