How many points is CANDLEFISH worth in Scrabble?

CANDLEFISH is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANDLEFISH?

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

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CANDLEFISH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. CANDLEFISH is a noun form of eulachon. EULACHON means "a marine food fish".

An oily edible fish, Thaleichthys pacificus, from the northern Pacific, that was once dried and used as a candle or torch by the Chinook Indians.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CANDLEFISH is a noun form of eulachon. EULACHON means "a marine food fish".

In a sentence: "The candlefish is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CANDLEFISH. It scores 19 points.

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Is CANDLEFISH a Scrabble word?: CANDLEFISH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does CANDLEFISH mean?: CANDLEFISH is a noun form of eulachon. EULACHON means "a marine food fish".
How do you use CANDLEFISH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The candlefish is noted."
How many points is CANDLEFISH worth in Scrabble?: CANDLEFISH is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANDLEFISH?: CANDLEFISH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).