How many points is PORPOISES worth in Scrabble?

PORPOISES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PORPOISES?

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

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PORPOISES

13 pts

PORPOISES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. PORPOISES is a verb form of porpoise. PORPOISE means "to move forward with rising and falling motions".

Meaning & examples

noun

A small cetacean of the family Phocoenidae, related to dolphins and whales.
(imprecisely) Any small dolphin.

Synonyms: garfish, mereswine, sea hog, sea pig, seaswine

verb

Said of an air-breathing aquatic animal such as a porpoise or penguin: To repeatedly jump out of the water to take a breath and dive back in a continuous motion.
Said of an aircraft: to make a series of plunges when taking off or landing; or of a watercraft: to successively plunge up and down in the water.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PORPOISES is a verb form of porpoise. PORPOISE means "to move forward with rising and falling motions".

In a sentence: "They porpoises."

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PORPOISE12 pts

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Letter Values

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PORPOISES Scrabble FAQ

Is PORPOISES a Scrabble word?: PORPOISES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does PORPOISES mean?: PORPOISES is a verb form of porpoise. PORPOISE means "to move forward with rising and falling motions".
How do you use PORPOISES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They porpoises."
How many points is PORPOISES worth in Scrabble?: PORPOISES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PORPOISES?: PORPOISES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).