How many points is CATALPA worth in Scrabble?

CATALPA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATALPA?

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

Can you add a letter to CATALPA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CATALPA

11 pts

CATALPA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. CATALPA means "tree of N America and Asia with bell-shaped whitish flowers".

Meaning & examples

/kəˈtælpə/

noun

Any tree of the genus Catalpa, in the family Bignoniaceae. The two North American species, the southern catalpa, Catalpa bignonioides, and the northern catalpa, Catalpa speciosa — along with the yellow catalpa, Catalpa ovata, from China — are often planted as ornamentals because of their showy flowers and decorative bean pods, though others regard the bean pods as a nuisance.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

tree of N America and Asia with bell-shaped whitish flowers

In a sentence: "The catalpa is noted."

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Back hooks

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CATALPAS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

CATALPA Scrabble FAQ

Is CATALPA a Scrabble word?: CATALPA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does CATALPA mean?: tree of N America and Asia with bell-shaped whitish flowers
How do you use CATALPA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The catalpa is noted."
How many points is CATALPA worth in Scrabble?: CATALPA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATALPA?: CATALPA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CATALPA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CATALPAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.