How many points is ABORIGINAL worth in Scrabble?

ABORIGINAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

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ABORIGINAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ABORIGINAL

13 pts

ABORIGINAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. ABORIGINAL is a noun form of precolonial. PRECOLONIAL means "one who lives in an area before its colonization".

Meaning & examples

/ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/

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noun

An Aboriginal inhabitant of Australia, Aborigine.

adjective

Of or pertaining to Australian Aboriginal peoples, Aborigines, or their language.

Synonyms: Eskimo, First Nations, First Peoples, Indian, Inuit, Metis, Native, Native American

noun

An animal or plant native to a region.

adjective

First according to historical or scientific records; original; indigenous; primitive.
Living in a land before colonization by the Europeans.

Synonyms: ancient, autochthonous, earliest, endemic, first, indigenous, native, original

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ABORIGINAL is a noun form of precolonial. PRECOLONIAL means "one who lives in an area before its colonization".

In a sentence: "The aboriginal is noted."

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PRECOLONIAL15 pts

Word forms

ABORIGINALS14 pts

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Letter Values

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ABORIGINAL Scrabble FAQ

Is ABORIGINAL a Scrabble word?: ABORIGINAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does ABORIGINAL mean?: ABORIGINAL is a noun form of precolonial. PRECOLONIAL means "one who lives in an area before its colonization".
How do you use ABORIGINAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The aboriginal is noted."
How many points is ABORIGINAL worth in Scrabble?: ABORIGINAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABORIGINAL?: ABORIGINAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).