How many points is PARALLEL worth in Scrabble?

PARALLEL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARALLEL?

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

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PARALLEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. PARALLEL means "to be similar or analogous to".

/ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/

Pronunciation: /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/

One of a set of parallel lines.
Direction conformable to that of another line.
A line of latitude.
Example: The 31st parallel passes through the center of my town.

Equally distant from one another at all points.
Example: The horizontal lines on my notebook paper are parallel.
Having the same overall direction; the comparison is indicated with "to".
Example: The two railway lines are parallel.
(hyperbolic geometry, said of a pair of lines) Either not intersecting, or coinciding.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to be similar or analogous to

In a sentence: "They parallel."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PARALLEL. It scores 10 points.

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Is PARALLEL a Scrabble word?: PARALLEL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does PARALLEL mean?: to be similar or analogous to
How do you use PARALLEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They parallel."
How many points is PARALLEL worth in Scrabble?: PARALLEL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARALLEL?: PARALLEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).