How many points is PRICKLY worth in Scrabble?

PRICKLY is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRICKLY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

PRICKLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. PRICKLY means "having many sharp points".

Pronunciation

Covered with sharp points.
Example: The prickly pear is a cactus; you have to peel it before eating it to remove the spines and the tough skin.
Easily irritated.
Example: He has a prickly personality. He doesn't get along with people because he is easily set off.
Difficult; complicated; (figuratively) hairy or thorny.
Example: It was a prickly situation.

Synonyms: spiny, thorny

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

having many sharp points

In a sentence: "It is prickly."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRICKLY. It scores 18 points.

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

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Is PRICKLY a Scrabble word?: PRICKLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does PRICKLY mean?: having many sharp points
How do you use PRICKLY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is prickly."
How many points is PRICKLY worth in Scrabble?: PRICKLY is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRICKLY?: PRICKLY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).