How many points is CAPES worth in Scrabble?

CAPES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAPES?

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

Can you add a letter to CAPES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CAPES

9 pts

CAPES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. CAPES is a verb form of cape. CAPE means "to skin the head and neck of an animal".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CAPES is a verb form of cape. CAPE means "to skin the head and neck of an animal".

In a sentence: "They capes."

Share CAPES

Check the Scrabble meaning of CAPES. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CAPE8 pts

Front hooks

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

SCAPES10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

CAPES Scrabble FAQ

Is CAPES a Scrabble word?: CAPES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does CAPES mean?: CAPES is a verb form of cape. CAPE means "to skin the head and neck of an animal".
How do you use CAPES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They capes."
How many points is CAPES worth in Scrabble?: CAPES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAPES?: CAPES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CAPES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCAPES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.