How many points is ANCHOVY worth in Scrabble?

ANCHOVY is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANCHOVY?

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

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18 pts

ANCHOVY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. ANCHOVY means "a small food fish".

/ænˈtʃəʊ.vi/

Pronunciation: /ænˈtʃoʊ.vi/

Any small saltwater fish of the Engraulidae family, consisting of 160 species in 16 genera, of which the genus Engraulis is widely sold as food.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a small food fish

In a sentence: "The anchovy is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ANCHOVY. It scores 18 points.

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Is ANCHOVY a Scrabble word?: ANCHOVY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does ANCHOVY mean?: a small food fish
How do you use ANCHOVY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anchovy is noted."
How many points is ANCHOVY worth in Scrabble?: ANCHOVY is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANCHOVY?: ANCHOVY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).