How many points is PEDESTAL worth in Scrabble?

PEDESTAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PEDESTAL?

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

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PEDESTAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. PEDESTAL means "to provide with an architectural support or base".

/ˈpɛdɪstəl/

The base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp.
A place of reverence or honor.
Example: He has put his mother on a pedestal. You can't say a word against her.
A casting secured to the frame of a truck of a railcar and forming a jaw for holding a journal box.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to provide with an architectural support or base

In a sentence: "They pedestal."

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

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

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Is PEDESTAL a Scrabble word?: PEDESTAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does PEDESTAL mean?: to provide with an architectural support or base
How do you use PEDESTAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pedestal."
How many points is PEDESTAL worth in Scrabble?: PEDESTAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PEDESTAL?: PEDESTAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).