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NOCTILUCA

/ˌnɑk.tɪˈlu.kə/

9 letters · 4 syllables · noun

N 1/2
O 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
L 1/2
U 1/2
C 3/4
A 1/1

Definition of NOCTILUCA

noun

A firefly, glowworm.

noun

The moon

noun

A phosphorescent substance

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
18
points

Is NOCTILUCA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends

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

Letter Values for NOCTILUCA

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

Letter noctiluca Total
Scrabble 113111131 13
WWF 214112241 18

Anagrams of NOCTILUCA

Words made by rearranging the exact same 9 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NOCTILUCA

100 words from the letters in NOCTILUCA

9-letter words

How to Use NOCTILUCA in Word Games

NOCTILUCA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About NOCTILUCA

What does NOCTILUCA mean?
NOCTILUCA is a noun. A firefly, glowworm.
Is NOCTILUCA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NOCTILUCA is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NOCTILUCA worth in Scrabble?
NOCTILUCA is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from NOCTILUCA?
You can make 100 words from the letters in NOCTILUCA. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of NOCTILUCA?
The anagrams of NOCTILUCA (words using the exact same letters) are: CICLATOUN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.