How many points is BARREL worth in Scrabble?

BARREL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BARREL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

BARREL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BARREL means "cylindrical container with rounded sides and flat ends".

/ˈbæɹəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈbæɹəl/

A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
Example: a cracker barrel
The quantity which constitutes a full barrel: the volume or weight this represents varies by local law and custom.
A solid drum, or a hollow cylinder or case
Example: the barrel of a windlass; the barrel of a watch, within which the spring is coiled.

Synonyms: cask, tun

To put or to pack in a barrel or barrels.
To move quickly or in an uncontrolled manner.
Example: He came barrelling around the corner and I almost hit him.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

cylindrical container with rounded sides and flat ends

In a sentence: "The barrel is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BARREL. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is BARREL a Scrabble word?: BARREL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BARREL mean?: cylindrical container with rounded sides and flat ends
How do you use BARREL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The barrel is noted."
How many points is BARREL worth in Scrabble?: BARREL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BARREL?: BARREL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BARREL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BARRELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.