How many points is CARBUNCLE worth in Scrabble?

CARBUNCLE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARBUNCLE?

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

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

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15 pts

CARBUNCLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CARBUNCLE means "inflamed boil".

[ˈkʰɑːbʌŋkl̩]

A deep-red or fiery colored garnet or other dark red precious stone, especially when cut cabochon.
A charge or bearing supposed to represent the precious stone, with eight sceptres or staves radiating from a common centre; an escarbuncle.
An abscess larger than a boil, usually with one or more openings draining pus onto the skin. It is usually caused by bacterial infection.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

inflamed boil

In a sentence: "The carbuncle is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CARBUNCLE. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is CARBUNCLE a Scrabble word?: CARBUNCLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does CARBUNCLE mean?: inflamed boil
How do you use CARBUNCLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carbuncle is noted."
How many points is CARBUNCLE worth in Scrabble?: CARBUNCLE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARBUNCLE?: CARBUNCLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARBUNCLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARBUNCLED, CARBUNCLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.