How many points is DINOSAUR worth in Scrabble?

DINOSAUR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DINOSAUR?

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

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DINOSAUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DINOSAUR means "one of a group of extinct reptiles".

/ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/

In scientific usage, any of the animals belonging to the clade Dinosauria, especially those that existed during the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and are now extinct.
In non-scientific usage, any non-avian dinosaur.
Any extinct reptile, not necessarily belonging to Dinosauria, that existed between about 230 million and 65 million years ago.

Synonyms: nonavian, fossil, old fart

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

one of a group of extinct reptiles

In a sentence: "The dinosaur is noted."

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Is DINOSAUR a Scrabble word?: DINOSAUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DINOSAUR mean?: one of a group of extinct reptiles
How do you use DINOSAUR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dinosaur is noted."
How many points is DINOSAUR worth in Scrabble?: DINOSAUR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DINOSAUR?: DINOSAUR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).