How many points is CAPITATE worth in Scrabble?

CAPITATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAPITATE?

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

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

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12 pts

CAPITATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. CAPITATE means "a bone of the wrist of primates".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a bone of the wrist of primates

In a sentence: "The capitate is noted."

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

Add one letter after CAPITATE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

= 12

Is CAPITATE a Scrabble word?: CAPITATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does CAPITATE mean?: a bone of the wrist of primates
How do you use CAPITATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The capitate is noted."
How many points is CAPITATE worth in Scrabble?: CAPITATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAPITATE?: CAPITATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CAPITATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAPITATED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.