How many points is SEXUAL worth in Scrabble?

SEXUAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SEXUAL?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

SEXUAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. SEXUAL means "pertaining to sex".

/ˈsɛksjuəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛkʃuəl/

A species which reproduces by sexual rather than asexual reproduction, or a member of such a species.
A person who experiences sexual attraction, a person who has interest in or desire for sex (especially as contrasted with an asexual).

Synonyms: allosexual

Antonyms: asexual

Arising from the fact of being male or female; pertaining to sex or gender, or to the social relations between the sexes.
Example: Women face sexual discrimination in the workplace.
Capable of sexual reproduction; sexed, sexuate.
Pertaining to sexual intercourse or other intimate physical contact.
Example: Giving oral sex is my favorite sexual act.

Synonyms: allosexual, feminine

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

pertaining to sex

In a sentence: "It is sexual."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SEXUAL. It scores 13 points.

Add one letter before SEXUAL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is SEXUAL a Scrabble word?: SEXUAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does SEXUAL mean?: pertaining to sex
How do you use SEXUAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is sexual."
How many points is SEXUAL worth in Scrabble?: SEXUAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SEXUAL?: SEXUAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SEXUAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASEXUAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.