How many points is CENTAUR worth in Scrabble?

CENTAUR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CENTAUR?

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

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

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9 pts

CENTAUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. CENTAUR means "a mythological creature".

/ˈsɛntɑɹ/

A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.
(also capitalised) An icy planetoid that orbits the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune.
A chess-playing team comprising a human player and a computer who work together.

Synonyms: hippocentaur

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a mythological creature

In a sentence: "The centaur is noted."

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

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

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Is CENTAUR a Scrabble word?: CENTAUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does CENTAUR mean?: a mythological creature
How do you use CENTAUR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The centaur is noted."
How many points is CENTAUR worth in Scrabble?: CENTAUR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CENTAUR?: CENTAUR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CENTAUR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CENTAURY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.