How many points is AUTOCEPHALOUS worth in Scrabble?

AUTOCEPHALOUS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AUTOCEPHALOUS?

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

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AUTOCEPHALOUS

20 pts

AUTOCEPHALOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. AUTOCEPHALOUS means "of a bishop, independent of any higher governing body".

Meaning & examples

/ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/

adjective

(of a church or bishop) Self-governing: independent of other episcopal jurisdiction (to a greater degree than an autonomous church).

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

of a bishop, independent of any higher governing body

In a sentence: "It is autocephalous."

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Letter Values

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AUTOCEPHALOUS Scrabble FAQ

Is AUTOCEPHALOUS a Scrabble word?: AUTOCEPHALOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does AUTOCEPHALOUS mean?: of a bishop, independent of any higher governing body
How do you use AUTOCEPHALOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is autocephalous."
How many points is AUTOCEPHALOUS worth in Scrabble?: AUTOCEPHALOUS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AUTOCEPHALOUS?: AUTOCEPHALOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).