How many points is CATARACT worth in Scrabble?

CATARACT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATARACT?

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

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

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12 pts

CATARACT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. CATARACT means "eye disease in which the lens becomes opaque".

/ˈkætəɹækt/

A waterspout
A large waterfall; steep rapids in a river.
Example: The cataracts on the Nile helped to compartment Upper Egypt.
A flood of water

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

eye disease in which the lens becomes opaque

In a sentence: "The cataract is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CATARACT. It scores 12 points.

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

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

= 12

Is CATARACT a Scrabble word?: CATARACT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does CATARACT mean?: eye disease in which the lens becomes opaque
How do you use CATARACT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cataract is noted."
How many points is CATARACT worth in Scrabble?: CATARACT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATARACT?: CATARACT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CATARACT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CATARACTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.