How many points is CIVILIAN worth in Scrabble?

CIVILIAN is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CIVILIAN?

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

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CIVILIAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. CIVILIAN means "a nonmilitary person".

/sɪˈvɪljən/

Pronunciation: /sɪˈvɪljən/

A person following the pursuits of civil life, especially one who is not an active member of the armed forces.
Example: Three civilians were apprehended by the soldiers and taken away in a military vehicle.
A person who does not belong to a particular group or engage in a particular activity.
Example: The bathroom was for employees only, so no civilians were allowed to use it.
One skilled in civil law.

Not related to the military, police or other professions.
Example: He worked as a civilian journalist for ten years before being employed by the public broadcaster.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a nonmilitary person

In a sentence: "The civilian is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CIVILIAN. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is CIVILIAN a Scrabble word?: CIVILIAN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does CIVILIAN mean?: a nonmilitary person
How do you use CIVILIAN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The civilian is noted."
How many points is CIVILIAN worth in Scrabble?: CIVILIAN is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CIVILIAN?: CIVILIAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).