How many points is RAVELIN worth in Scrabble?

RAVELIN is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RAVELIN?

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

Can you add a letter to RAVELIN?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RAVELING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RAVELIN

10 pts

RAVELIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. RAVELIN means "a type of fortification. FORTIFICATION means "the act of fortifying".".

Meaning & examples

noun

An outwork. A fortification outside a castle used to split an attacking force; composed of two faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge resembles a half-moon

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a type of fortification. FORTIFICATION means "the act of fortifying".

In a sentence: "The ravelin is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

FORTIFICATION21 pts

Word forms

RAVELINS11 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after RAVELIN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

RAVELING12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

RAVELIN Scrabble FAQ

Is RAVELIN a Scrabble word?: RAVELIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does RAVELIN mean?: a type of fortification. FORTIFICATION means "the act of fortifying".
How do you use RAVELIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ravelin is noted."
How many points is RAVELIN worth in Scrabble?: RAVELIN is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RAVELIN?: RAVELIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RAVELIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RAVELING. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.