How many points is SPECIAL worth in Scrabble?

SPECIAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPECIAL?

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

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

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11 pts

SPECIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. SPECIAL means "of a distinct kind or character".

/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.
Example: We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.
One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.
Example: Today's special is our tuna melt on rye.
Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.
Example: Did you see the Christmas special?

Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.
Example: a special episode of a television series
Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.
Example: Everyone is special to someone.
Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.
Example: He goes to a special school.

Antonyms: common, non-special, ordinary, usual

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

of a distinct kind or character

In a sentence: "It is special."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SPECIAL. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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

= 11

Is SPECIAL a Scrabble word?: SPECIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does SPECIAL mean?: of a distinct kind or character
How do you use SPECIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is special."
How many points is SPECIAL worth in Scrabble?: SPECIAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPECIAL?: SPECIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPECIAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESPECIAL, SPECIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.