How many points is LUNATE worth in Scrabble?

LUNATE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LUNATE?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LUNATED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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6 pts

LUNATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. LUNATE means "a crescent-shaped implement".

A small stone artifact, probably an arrowhead, with a blunt straight edge and a sharpened, crescent-shaped back, especially characteristic of the Mesolithic Period
The lunate bone

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a crescent-shaped implement

In a sentence: "The lunate is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LUNATE. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter after LUNATE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is LUNATE a Scrabble word?: LUNATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does LUNATE mean?: a crescent-shaped implement
How do you use LUNATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The lunate is noted."
How many points is LUNATE worth in Scrabble?: LUNATE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LUNATE?: LUNATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LUNATE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LUNATED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.