How many points is CARDINALS worth in Scrabble?

CARDINALS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARDINALS?

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

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CARDINALS

12 pts

CARDINALS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CARDINALS is a noun form of cardinal. CARDINAL means "high-ranking clergyman of the RC Church".

Meaning & examples

noun

One of the officials appointed by the pope in the Roman Catholic Church, ranking only below the pope and the patriarchs, constituting the special college which elects the pope. (See Wikipedia article on Catholic cardinals.)
Any of a genus of songbirds of the finch family, Cardinalis.
Any of various related passerine birds of the family Cardinalidae (See Wikipedia article on cardinals) and other similar birds that were once considered to be related.

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Definition and meaning

CARDINALS is a noun form of cardinal. CARDINAL means "high-ranking clergyman of the RC Church".

In a sentence: "The cardinals is noted."

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Letter Values

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CARDINALS Scrabble FAQ

Is CARDINALS a Scrabble word?: CARDINALS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CARDINALS mean?: CARDINALS is a noun form of cardinal. CARDINAL means "high-ranking clergyman of the RC Church".
How do you use CARDINALS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cardinals is noted."
How many points is CARDINALS worth in Scrabble?: CARDINALS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARDINALS?: CARDINALS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).