How many points is CARINA worth in Scrabble?

CARINA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARINA?

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

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

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8 pts

CARINA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. CARINA means "a carinate anatomical part".

A longitudinal ridge or projection like the keel of a boat.
Part of a papilionaceous flower consisting of two petals, commonly united, which encloses the organs of fructification.
The keel of the breastbone of birds.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a carinate anatomical part

In a sentence: "The carina is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CARINA. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is CARINA a Scrabble word?: CARINA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does CARINA mean?: a carinate anatomical part
How do you use CARINA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carina is noted."
How many points is CARINA worth in Scrabble?: CARINA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARINA?: CARINA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARINA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes OCARINA. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.