How many points is CARTWHEEL worth in Scrabble?

CARTWHEEL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARTWHEEL?

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

Can you add a letter to CARTWHEEL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CARTWHEEL

17 pts

CARTWHEEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CARTWHEEL means "sideways somersault supported by the hands with legs outstretched".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/

Pronunciation

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noun

The literal wheel of a cart.
A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.
A crown coin; its value, 5 shillings.

verb

To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel.
To flip end over end: normally said of a crashing vehicle or aircraft.
Example: The race car hit a bump and cartwheeled over the finish line.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

sideways somersault supported by the hands with legs outstretched

In a sentence: "The cartwheel is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CARTWHEEL. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

CARTWHEELS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

CARTWHEEL Scrabble FAQ

Is CARTWHEEL a Scrabble word?: CARTWHEEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CARTWHEEL mean?: sideways somersault supported by the hands with legs outstretched
How do you use CARTWHEEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cartwheel is noted."
How many points is CARTWHEEL worth in Scrabble?: CARTWHEEL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARTWHEEL?: CARTWHEEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARTWHEEL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARTWHEELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.