How many points is LEVIRATE worth in Scrabble?

LEVIRATE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEVIRATE?

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

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LEVIRATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. LEVIRATE means "the custom of marrying the widow of one's brother".

A marriage between a widow and her deceased husband's brother or, sometimes, heir.
The institution of levirate marriage.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the custom of marrying the widow of one's brother

In a sentence: "The levirate is noted."

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

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

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Is LEVIRATE a Scrabble word?: LEVIRATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does LEVIRATE mean?: the custom of marrying the widow of one's brother
How do you use LEVIRATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The levirate is noted."
How many points is LEVIRATE worth in Scrabble?: LEVIRATE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEVIRATE?: LEVIRATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).