How many points is ALMUCANTAR worth in Scrabble?

ALMUCANTAR is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ALMUCANTAR?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALMUCANTARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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ALMUCANTAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. ALMUCANTAR means "a circle of altitude, parallel to the horizon".

/ælməˈkæntə/

A small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body.
An instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross such a circle.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

a circle of altitude, parallel to the horizon

In a sentence: "The almucantar is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ALMUCANTAR. It scores 14 points.

Add one letter after ALMUCANTAR. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is ALMUCANTAR a Scrabble word?: ALMUCANTAR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does ALMUCANTAR mean?: a circle of altitude, parallel to the horizon
How do you use ALMUCANTAR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The almucantar is noted."
How many points is ALMUCANTAR worth in Scrabble?: ALMUCANTAR is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ALMUCANTAR?: ALMUCANTAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ALMUCANTAR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALMUCANTARS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.