How many points is BUTTERCUP worth in Scrabble?

BUTTERCUP is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUTTERCUP?

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

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BUTTERCUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. BUTTERCUP means "a flower of genus Ranunculus".

/ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/

Any of many herbs, of the genus Ranunculus, having yellow flowers; the crowfoot.
Any flower of the genus Narcissus; a daffodil.
Affectionate or ironic term of address.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a flower of genus Ranunculus

In a sentence: "The buttercup is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUTTERCUP. It scores 15 points.

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Is BUTTERCUP a Scrabble word?: BUTTERCUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does BUTTERCUP mean?: a flower of genus Ranunculus
How do you use BUTTERCUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buttercup is noted."
How many points is BUTTERCUP worth in Scrabble?: BUTTERCUP is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUTTERCUP?: BUTTERCUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).