How many points is PATELLA worth in Scrabble?

PATELLA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PATELLA?

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

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PATELLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PATELLA means "the flat movable bone at the front of the knee".

/pəˈtɛlə/

Synonyms: kneecap, kneepan, rotula

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the flat movable bone at the front of the knee

In a sentence: "The patella is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PATELLA. It scores 9 points.

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Is PATELLA a Scrabble word?: PATELLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does PATELLA mean?: the flat movable bone at the front of the knee
How do you use PATELLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The patella is noted."
How many points is PATELLA worth in Scrabble?: PATELLA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PATELLA?: PATELLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).