How many points is CARNIE worth in Scrabble?

CARNIE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARNIE?

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

Can you add a letter to CARNIE?

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

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CARNIE

8 pts

CARNIE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. CARNIE is a verb form of carny. CARNY means "coax or cajole or act in a wheedling manner".

Meaning & examples

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noun

A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).
The jargon used by carnival workers.
A carnival.

Synonyms: showie

noun

A proponent of carnism; one who supports the practice of eating meat and using other animal products.

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verb

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Definition and meaning

CARNIE is a verb form of carny. CARNY means "coax or cajole or act in a wheedling manner".

In a sentence: "They carnie."

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Base words

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CARNY10 pts

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CARNIE Scrabble FAQ

Is CARNIE a Scrabble word?: CARNIE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does CARNIE mean?: CARNIE is a verb form of carny. CARNY means "coax or cajole or act in a wheedling manner".
How do you use CARNIE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They carnie."
How many points is CARNIE worth in Scrabble?: CARNIE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARNIE?: CARNIE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARNIE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARNIED, CARNIER, CARNIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.