How many points is SHEARWATER worth in Scrabble?

SHEARWATER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHEARWATER?

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

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SHEARWATER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. SHEARWATER means "a bird of genus Calonectris".

Any of the long-winged pelagic seabirds of the family Procellariidae in genera Puffinus, Ardenna, and Calonectris, that breed on islands and coastal cliffs.
(by extension) Any of the entire family Procellariidae, including certain of the petrels.

Synonyms: haglet

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a bird of genus Calonectris

In a sentence: "The shearwater is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHEARWATER. It scores 16 points.

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Is SHEARWATER a Scrabble word?: SHEARWATER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does SHEARWATER mean?: a bird of genus Calonectris
How do you use SHEARWATER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shearwater is noted."
How many points is SHEARWATER worth in Scrabble?: SHEARWATER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHEARWATER?: SHEARWATER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).