How many points is CARVEL worth in Scrabble?

CARVEL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARVEL?

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

Can you add a letter to CARVEL?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

CARVEL

11 pts

CARVEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. CARVEL is a noun form of caravel. CARAVEL means "two- or three-masted sailing ship".

Meaning & examples

/-əl/

noun

A light, usually lateen-rigged sailing ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for about 300 years from the 15th century, first for trade and later for voyages of exploration.

Synonyms: carvel

noun

The sea blubber (Cyanea capillata); A jellyfish (Medusozoa).

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CARVEL is a noun form of caravel. CARAVEL means "two- or three-masted sailing ship".

In a sentence: "The carvel is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CARVEL. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CARAVEL12 pts

Back hooks

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

CARVELS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

CARVEL Scrabble FAQ

Is CARVEL a Scrabble word?: CARVEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does CARVEL mean?: CARVEL is a noun form of caravel. CARAVEL means "two- or three-masted sailing ship".
How do you use CARVEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carvel is noted."
How many points is CARVEL worth in Scrabble?: CARVEL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARVEL?: CARVEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARVEL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CARVELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.