How many points is CURLEW worth in Scrabble?

CURLEW is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CURLEW?

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

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CURLEW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. CURLEW means "a bird of genus Numenius".

/ˈkɜːlju/

Any of several migratory wading birds in the genus Numenius of the family Scolopacidae, remarkable for their long, slender, downcurved bills.
A stone curlew.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a bird of genus Numenius

In a sentence: "The curlew is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CURLEW. It scores 11 points.

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Is CURLEW a Scrabble word?: CURLEW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does CURLEW mean?: a bird of genus Numenius
How do you use CURLEW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The curlew is noted."
How many points is CURLEW worth in Scrabble?: CURLEW is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CURLEW?: CURLEW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).