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CINCHONA

/sɪŋˈkəʊnə/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of CINCHONA

noun

A tree or shrub of the genus Cinchona, native to the Andes in South America but since widely cultivated in Indonesia and India as well for its medicinal bark.

noun

The bark of these plants, which yield quinine and other alkaloids useful in reducing fevers and particularly in combatting malaria.

noun

Any medicine chiefly composed of the prepared bark of these plants.

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Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is CINCHONA a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CINCHONA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: CINCHONA uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CINCHONA

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cinchona Total
Scrabble 31134111 15
WWF 41243121 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CINCHONA

87 words from the letters in CINCHONA

How to Use CINCHONA in Word Games

CINCHONA is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CINCHONA

What does CINCHONA mean?
CINCHONA is a noun. A tree or shrub of the genus Cinchona, native to the Andes in South America but since widely cultivated in Indonesia and India as well for its medicinal bark.
Is CINCHONA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CINCHONA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CINCHONA worth in Scrabble?
CINCHONA is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CINCHONA?
You can make 87 words from the letters in CINCHONA. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CINCHONA?
Synonyms of CINCHONA include: Jesuit's bark, Peruvian bark, cinchona-bark, quinquina. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.