How many points is PITIFUL worth in Scrabble?

PITIFUL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PITIFUL?

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

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PITIFUL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PITIFUL means "arousing pity".

/ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/

Feeling pity; merciful.
So appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it; eliciting pity.
Example: Scotland has a pitiful climate.
Of an amount or number: very small.
Example: A pitiful number of students bothered to turn up.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

arousing pity

In a sentence: "It is pitiful."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PITIFUL. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is PITIFUL a Scrabble word?: PITIFUL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PITIFUL mean?: arousing pity
How do you use PITIFUL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is pitiful."
How many points is PITIFUL worth in Scrabble?: PITIFUL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PITIFUL?: PITIFUL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).