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S 1 O 1 L 1 I 1 D 2 U 1 S 1

SOLIDUS

8
Scrabble points
7
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly: A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I. Its successor Byzantine coins, from the eleventh century onward of progressively debased weight and purity. Synonym of sol or sou: a Carolingian unit of account equivalent to a solidus of silver. Synonym of soldo: the silver coins of various Italian states. Synonym of shilling: an English unit of account and, following the Tudor dynasty, silver coin.

Letter values

S = 1, O = 1, L = 1, I = 1, D = 2, U = 1, S = 1

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Frequently asked

Is SOLIDUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SOLIDUS is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 8 points.
How many points is SOLIDUS worth?
SOLIDUS is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does SOLIDUS mean?
Various medieval and early modern coins or units of account, particularly: A Roman ~23k gold coin introduced by Diocletian in AD 301 and called by that name, but reissued at a slightly lower weight by Constantine I. Its successor Byzantine coins, from the eleventh century onward of progressively debased weight and purity. Synonym of sol or sou: a Carolingian unit of account equivalent to a solidus of silver. Synonym of soldo: the silver coins of various Italian states. Synonym of shilling: an English unit of account and, following the Tudor dynasty, silver coin.