How many points is PLATYPUS worth in Scrabble?

PLATYPUS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLATYPUS?

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

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PLATYPUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. PLATYPUS means "an aquatic mammal".

/ˈplætɪpəs/

Pronunciation: /ˈplætɪpəs/

A semi-aquatic, egg-laying monotreme mammal with a bill resembling that of a duck, that has a mole-like body, a tail resembling that of a beaver, a waterproof pelt, and flat webbed feet — males have poisonous spurs on the inside of the back legs; Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Synonyms: duck-billed platypus, duckbill, duckmole, mallangong, watermole

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an aquatic mammal

In a sentence: "The platypus is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PLATYPUS. It scores 15 points.

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Is PLATYPUS a Scrabble word?: PLATYPUS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does PLATYPUS mean?: an aquatic mammal
How do you use PLATYPUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The platypus is noted."
How many points is PLATYPUS worth in Scrabble?: PLATYPUS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLATYPUS?: PLATYPUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).