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CISTERN

/ˈsɪs.tən/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

C 3/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
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N 1/2

Definition of CISTERN

noun

A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.

noun

In a flush toilet, the container in which the water used for flushing is held; a toilet tank.

noun

A cisterna.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is CISTERN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CISTERN earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for CISTERN

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

Letter cistern Total
Scrabble 3111111 9
WWF 4111112 11

Anagrams of CISTERN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CISTERN

100 words from the letters in CISTERN

7-letter words

How to Use CISTERN in Word Games

CISTERN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since CISTERN uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CISTERN to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CISTERN

What does CISTERN mean?
CISTERN is a noun. A reservoir or tank for holding water, especially for catching and holding rainwater for later use.
Is CISTERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CISTERN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CISTERN worth in Scrabble?
CISTERN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from CISTERN?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CISTERN. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of CISTERN?
The anagrams of CISTERN (words using the exact same letters) are: CRETINS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.