How many points is BUTCHERBIRD worth in Scrabble?

BUTCHERBIRD is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUTCHERBIRD?

BUTCHERBIRD is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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21 pts

BUTCHERBIRD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. BUTCHERBIRD means "the shrike".

Synonyms: Jacky Hanger, Jacky Hangman, red-backed shrike

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the shrike

In a sentence: "The butcherbird is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUTCHERBIRD. It scores 21 points.

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

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

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Is BUTCHERBIRD a Scrabble word?: BUTCHERBIRD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does BUTCHERBIRD mean?: the shrike
How do you use BUTCHERBIRD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The butcherbird is noted."
How many points is BUTCHERBIRD worth in Scrabble?: BUTCHERBIRD is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUTCHERBIRD?: BUTCHERBIRD is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUTCHERBIRD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUTCHERBIRDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.