How many points is PHYLA worth in Scrabble?

PHYLA is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PHYLA?

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

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

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PHYLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. PHYLA is a noun form of phylon. PHYLON means "a genetically related group".

/ˈfaɪlə/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class; also called a division, especially in describing plants; a taxon at that rank
Example: Mammals belong to the phylum Chordata.
A large division of possibly related languages, or a major language family which is not subordinate to another.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

PHYLA is a noun form of phylon. PHYLON means "a genetically related group".

In a sentence: "The phyla is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PHYLA. It scores 13 points.

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Is PHYLA a Scrabble word?: PHYLA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does PHYLA mean?: PHYLA is a noun form of phylon. PHYLON means "a genetically related group".
How do you use PHYLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The phyla is noted."
How many points is PHYLA worth in Scrabble?: PHYLA is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PHYLA?: PHYLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PHYLA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PHYLAE, PHYLAR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.