How many points is NEANDERTHAL worth in Scrabble?

NEANDERTHAL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEANDERTHAL?

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

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NEANDERTHAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. NEANDERTHAL means "an uncouth person".

Of or pertaining to Homo neanderthalensis.
Example: The capacity of the Neanderthal skull was 10% larger than that of modern humans.
Old-fashioned, opposed to change (in allusion to Homo neanderthalensis).
Of or pertaining to the Neander Valley in Germany.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an uncouth person

In a sentence: "The neanderthal is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NEANDERTHAL. It scores 15 points.

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Is NEANDERTHAL a Scrabble word?: NEANDERTHAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does NEANDERTHAL mean?: an uncouth person
How do you use NEANDERTHAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The neanderthal is noted."
How many points is NEANDERTHAL worth in Scrabble?: NEANDERTHAL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEANDERTHAL?: NEANDERTHAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).