How many points is PONTIFICAL worth in Scrabble?

PONTIFICAL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PONTIFICAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PONTIFICAL

17 pts

PONTIFICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. PONTIFICAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

A book containing the offices, or formulas, used by a pontiff.

adjective

Of or pertaining to a pontiff.
Pompous, dignified or dogmatic.
Splendid; magnificent.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PONTIFICAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "The pontifical is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PONTIFICAL. It scores 17 points.

Word forms

PONTIFICALS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

PONTIFICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is PONTIFICAL a Scrabble word?: PONTIFICAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does PONTIFICAL mean?: PONTIFICAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PONTIFICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pontifical is noted."
How many points is PONTIFICAL worth in Scrabble?: PONTIFICAL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PONTIFICAL?: PONTIFICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).