How many points is CARNIVAL worth in Scrabble?

CARNIVAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARNIVAL?

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

Can you add a letter to CARNIVAL?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

CARNIVAL

13 pts

CARNIVAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. CARNIVAL means "festive period with processions, music, and dancing in the street".

Meaning & examples

/kɑɹnəˈvɑl/

noun

Any of a number of festivals held just before the beginning of Lent.
Example: Carnival of Brazil
A festive occasion marked by parades and sometimes special foods and other entertainment.
A traveling amusement park, called a funfair in British English.
Example: We all got to ride the merry-go-round when they brought their carnival to town.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

festive period with processions, music, and dancing in the street

In a sentence: "The carnival is noted."

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Back hooks

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CARNIVALS14 pts

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

Letter Values

= 13

CARNIVAL Scrabble FAQ

Is CARNIVAL a Scrabble word?: CARNIVAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does CARNIVAL mean?: festive period with processions, music, and dancing in the street
How do you use CARNIVAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carnival is noted."
How many points is CARNIVAL worth in Scrabble?: CARNIVAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARNIVAL?: CARNIVAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARNIVAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARNIVALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.