How many points is PUNCTURE worth in Scrabble?

PUNCTURE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PUNCTURE?

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

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PUNCTURE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. PUNCTURE means "to pierce with a pointed object".

/ˈpʌŋktʃə/

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/

The act or an instance of puncturing.
A hole, cut, or tear created by a sharp object.
Example: There were two small punctures in his arm where the snake's fangs had pierced the skin.
(specifically) A hole in a vehicle's tyre, causing the tyre to deflate.
Example: On the way back we got a puncture, and we were stuck at the roadside for three hours until help arrived.

Synonyms: flat, flat tyre

To pierce; to break through; to tear a hole.
Example: The needle punctured the balloon instantly.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to pierce with a pointed object

In a sentence: "They puncture."

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

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

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Is PUNCTURE a Scrabble word?: PUNCTURE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does PUNCTURE mean?: to pierce with a pointed object
How do you use PUNCTURE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They puncture."
How many points is PUNCTURE worth in Scrabble?: PUNCTURE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PUNCTURE?: PUNCTURE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).