How many points is ENCEPHALON worth in Scrabble?

ENCEPHALON is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCEPHALON?

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

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ENCEPHALON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. ENCEPHALON means "a brain".

/ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/

The area of central nervous system that includes all higher nervous centers, enclosed within the skull and continuous with the spinal cord; the brain.

Synonyms: brain

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a brain

In a sentence: "The encephalon is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ENCEPHALON. It scores 17 points.

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Is ENCEPHALON a Scrabble word?: ENCEPHALON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does ENCEPHALON mean?: a brain
How do you use ENCEPHALON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The encephalon is noted."
How many points is ENCEPHALON worth in Scrabble?: ENCEPHALON is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCEPHALON?: ENCEPHALON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).