How many points is TENTACLE worth in Scrabble?

TENTACLE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENTACLE?

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

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

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TENTACLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. TENTACLE means "an elongated, flexible appendage of some animals".

/ˈtɛntəkəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛntəkəl/

An elongated, boneless, flexible organ or limb of some animals, such as the octopus and squid.
One of the glandular hairs on the leaves of certain insectivorous plants.
An insidious reach or influence.
Example: the tentacles of the criminal underworld

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an elongated, flexible appendage of some animals

In a sentence: "The tentacle is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TENTACLE. It scores 10 points.

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Is TENTACLE a Scrabble word?: TENTACLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does TENTACLE mean?: an elongated, flexible appendage of some animals
How do you use TENTACLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tentacle is noted."
How many points is TENTACLE worth in Scrabble?: TENTACLE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENTACLE?: TENTACLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TENTACLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TENTACLED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.