How many points is CANTLES worth in Scrabble?

CANTLES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CANTLES?

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

Can you add a letter to CANTLES?

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

Scrabble

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CANTLES

9 pts

CANTLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CANTLES is a noun form of cantle. CANTLE means "back part of a saddle that slopes upwards".

Meaning & examples

noun

A splinter, slice, or sliver broken off something.
The raised back of a saddle.
The top of the head.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CANTLES is a noun form of cantle. CANTLE means "back part of a saddle that slopes upwards".

In a sentence: "The cantles is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CANTLE8 pts

Front hooks

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SCANTLES10 pts

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

Letter Values

= 9

CANTLES Scrabble FAQ

Is CANTLES a Scrabble word?: CANTLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does CANTLES mean?: CANTLES is a noun form of cantle. CANTLE means "back part of a saddle that slopes upwards".
How do you use CANTLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cantles is noted."
How many points is CANTLES worth in Scrabble?: CANTLES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CANTLES?: CANTLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CANTLES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCANTLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.