How many points is BACTERIAL worth in Scrabble?

BACTERIAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BACTERIAL?

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

Can you add a letter to BACTERIAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BACTERIAL

13 pts

BACTERIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. BACTERIAL is a noun form of bacteria. BACTERIA means "large group of microorganisms".

Meaning & examples

[bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ]

adjective

Of, relating to, or caused by bacteria.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BACTERIAL is a noun form of bacteria. BACTERIA means "large group of microorganisms".

In a sentence: "The bacterial is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BACTERIAL. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BACTERIA12 pts

Front hooks

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

ABACTERIAL14 pts

Back hooks

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

BACTERIALS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

BACTERIAL Scrabble FAQ

Is BACTERIAL a Scrabble word?: BACTERIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does BACTERIAL mean?: BACTERIAL is a noun form of bacteria. BACTERIA means "large group of microorganisms".
How do you use BACTERIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bacterial is noted."
How many points is BACTERIAL worth in Scrabble?: BACTERIAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACTERIAL?: BACTERIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACTERIAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABACTERIAL, BACTERIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.