How many points is SPECTACLES worth in Scrabble?

SPECTACLES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPECTACLES?

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

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16 pts

SPECTACLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. SPECTACLES means "spectacle".

/ˈspɛktəkl̩z/

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/

Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.
Example: I couldn't decide which of the pair of designer shirts I preferred, so I bought the pair.
Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.
Example: Spouses should make a great pair.
Used with binary nouns (often in the plural to indicate multiple instances, since such nouns are plural only, except in some technical contexts)
Example: a pair of scissors; two pairs of spectacles; several pairs of jeans

Synonyms: pair of spectacles, spectacles

An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.
Example: The horse race was a thrilling spectacle.
An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.
Example: He made a spectacle out of himself.
(usually in the plural) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.

A pair of lenses set in a frame worn on the nose and ears in order to correct deficiencies in eyesight or to ornament the face.

Synonyms: eyeglasses, glasses, pair of eyeglasses, pair of glasses, pair of specs, pair of spectacles, specs

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

spectacle

In a sentence: "The spectacles is noted."

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

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

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