How many points is CLYPEUS worth in Scrabble?

CLYPEUS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLYPEUS?

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

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CLYPEUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CLYPEUS means "cuticular plate on the head of some insects".

/ˈklɪpɪəs/

The shield-shaped front part of an insect's head or a spider's cephalothorax.
Example: 1990: Cuisinart stuck a human eyelash to his clypeus with saliva, twisted it into a handlebar mustache, and greeted citizens as they arrived at the rim of the sink. — Daniel Evan Weiss, The Roaches Have No King (Serpent's Tail 2001, p.16)

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

cuticular plate on the head of some insects

In a sentence: "The clypeus is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CLYPEUS. It scores 14 points.

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Is CLYPEUS a Scrabble word?: CLYPEUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CLYPEUS mean?: cuticular plate on the head of some insects
How do you use CLYPEUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The clypeus is noted."
How many points is CLYPEUS worth in Scrabble?: CLYPEUS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLYPEUS?: CLYPEUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).