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DANDELION

/ˈdæn.dəˌlaɪ.ən/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

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Definition of DANDELION

noun

Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

noun

The flower head or fruiting head of the dandelion plant.

noun

A yellow colour, like that of the flower.

adjective

Of a yellow colour, like that of the flower.

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is DANDELION a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: DANDELION uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DANDELION

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

Letter dandelion Total
Scrabble 211211111 11
WWF 212212112 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DANDELION

100 words from the letters in DANDELION

How to Use DANDELION in Word Games

DANDELION is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DANDELION

What does DANDELION mean?
DANDELION is a noun. Any of the several species of plant in the genus Taraxacum, characterised by yellow flower heads and notched, broad-ended leaves, especially the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).
Is DANDELION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DANDELION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DANDELION worth in Scrabble?
DANDELION is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DANDELION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DANDELION. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.