How many points is CARAPACE worth in Scrabble?

CARAPACE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARAPACE?

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

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

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14 pts

CARAPACE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. CARAPACE means "a hard, protective outer covering".

/ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/

A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
In figurative use

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a hard, protective outer covering

In a sentence: "The carapace is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CARAPACE. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is CARAPACE a Scrabble word?: CARAPACE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does CARAPACE mean?: a hard, protective outer covering
How do you use CARAPACE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carapace is noted."
How many points is CARAPACE worth in Scrabble?: CARAPACE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARAPACE?: CARAPACE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARAPACE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARAPACED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.