How many points is CHELICERA worth in Scrabble?

CHELICERA is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHELICERA?

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

Can you add a letter to CHELICERA?

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

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CHELICERA

16 pts

CHELICERA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CHELICERA means "one of a pair of appendages on the head of spiders and other arachnids: often modified as food-catching claws".

Meaning & examples

/kəˈlɪ.sə.ɹə/

noun

Either of the prehensile claws found on the proboscis of chelicerates (horseshoe crabs, sea spiders and arachnids).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

one of a pair of appendages on the head of spiders and other arachnids: often modified as food-catching claws

In a sentence: "The chelicera is noted."

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Letter Values

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CHELICERA Scrabble FAQ

Is CHELICERA a Scrabble word?: CHELICERA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CHELICERA mean?: one of a pair of appendages on the head of spiders and other arachnids: often modified as food-catching claws
How do you use CHELICERA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chelicera is noted."
How many points is CHELICERA worth in Scrabble?: CHELICERA is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHELICERA?: CHELICERA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHELICERA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHELICERAE, CHELICERAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.