How many points is BUCCINATOR worth in Scrabble?

BUCCINATOR is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUCCINATOR?

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

Can you add a letter to BUCCINATOR?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

BUCCINATOR

16 pts

BUCCINATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. BUCCINATOR means "a flat cheek muscle used in chewing and blowing".

Meaning & examples

noun

A thin broad muscle forming the wall of the cheek.
Example: Until now there has been no definitive anatomical study describing the area where the parotid duct enters the buccinator muscle.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a flat cheek muscle used in chewing and blowing

In a sentence: "The buccinator is noted."

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Letter Values

= 16

BUCCINATOR Scrabble FAQ

Is BUCCINATOR a Scrabble word?: BUCCINATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does BUCCINATOR mean?: a flat cheek muscle used in chewing and blowing
How do you use BUCCINATOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buccinator is noted."
How many points is BUCCINATOR worth in Scrabble?: BUCCINATOR is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUCCINATOR?: BUCCINATOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUCCINATOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUCCINATORS, BUCCINATORY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.