How many points is CALIPH worth in Scrabble?

CALIPH is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CALIPH?

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

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

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13 pts

CALIPH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CALIPH means "Muslim ruler".

/ˈkeɪ̪lɪf/

The political leader of the Muslim world, successor of Muhammad's political authority, not religious or spiritual.
Example: The Abbasid caliphs patronized art and science beside religious developments ushering in the Islamic Golden Age when their capital Baghdad began to flourish as a center of knowledge, culture and trade.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Muslim ruler

In a sentence: "The caliph is noted."

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

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

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

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Is CALIPH a Scrabble word?: CALIPH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CALIPH mean?: Muslim ruler
How do you use CALIPH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The caliph is noted."
How many points is CALIPH worth in Scrabble?: CALIPH is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CALIPH?: CALIPH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CALIPH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CALIPHS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.