How many points is CANDLENUT worth in Scrabble?

CANDLENUT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANDLENUT?

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

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

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CANDLENUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CANDLENUT means "tropical Asian and Polynesian tree".

A flowering tree (Aleurites moluccana and Aleurites rockinghamensis) of the family Euphorbiaceae, also known as candleberry, Indian walnut, kemiri, varnish tree or kukui nut tree.
The seed of this tree, used as a candle

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tropical Asian and Polynesian tree

In a sentence: "The candlenut is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CANDLENUT. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is CANDLENUT a Scrabble word?: CANDLENUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CANDLENUT mean?: tropical Asian and Polynesian tree
How do you use CANDLENUT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The candlenut is noted."
How many points is CANDLENUT worth in Scrabble?: CANDLENUT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANDLENUT?: CANDLENUT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CANDLENUT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CANDLENUTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.