How many points is CANDLENUT worth in Scrabble?

CANDLENUT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANDLENUT?

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

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CANDLENUT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CANDLENUT means "an evergreen in species Aleurites moluccanus*".

A flowering tree (Aleurites moluccana and Aleurites rockinghamensis) of the family Euphorbiaceae, also known as candleberry, Indian walnut, kemiri, varnish tree or kukui nut tree.
The seed of this tree, used as a candle

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an evergreen in species Aleurites moluccanus*

In a sentence: "The candlenut is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CANDLENUT. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is CANDLENUT a Scrabble word?: CANDLENUT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does CANDLENUT mean?: an evergreen in species Aleurites moluccanus*
How do you use CANDLENUT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The candlenut is noted."
How many points is CANDLENUT worth in Scrabble?: CANDLENUT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANDLENUT?: CANDLENUT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).