How many points is ARTICULATE worth in Scrabble?

ARTICULATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ARTICULATE?

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

Can you add a letter to ARTICULATE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARTICULATE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ARTICULATE

12 pts

ARTICULATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ARTICULATE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/

Pronunciation: /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/

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Pronunciation: /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/

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noun

An animal of the subkingdom Articulata.

adjective

Clear; effective.
Speaking in a clear and effective manner.
Example: She’s a bright, articulate young woman.
Consisting of segments united by joints.
Example: The robot arm was articulate in two directions.

Synonyms: eloquent, well-spoken

verb

To make clear or effective.
To speak clearly; to enunciate.
Example: I wish he’d articulate his words more clearly.
To explain; to put into words; to make something specific.
Example: I like this painting, but I can’t articulate why.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ARTICULATE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "They articulate."

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Word forms

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Front hooks

Add one letter before ARTICULATE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PARTICULATE15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in ARTICULATE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

ARTICULATE Scrabble FAQ

Is ARTICULATE a Scrabble word?: ARTICULATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ARTICULATE mean?: ARTICULATE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use ARTICULATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They articulate."
How many points is ARTICULATE worth in Scrabble?: ARTICULATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ARTICULATE?: ARTICULATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ARTICULATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARTICULATE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.