How many points is CARINATE worth in Scrabble?

CARINATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARINATE?

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

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

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CARINATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CARINATE means "shaped like the keel of a ship".

Keel-shaped, as in a boat's keel.
Example: a carinate calyx or leaf
Of a bird, having a keeled breastbone allowing the attachment of flight muscles.

Synonyms: ridged

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

shaped like the keel of a ship

In a sentence: "It is carinate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CARINATE. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is CARINATE a Scrabble word?: CARINATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CARINATE mean?: shaped like the keel of a ship
How do you use CARINATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is carinate."
How many points is CARINATE worth in Scrabble?: CARINATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARINATE?: CARINATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARINATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARINATED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.