How many points is COCKATIEL worth in Scrabble?

COCKATIEL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COCKATIEL?

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

Can you add a letter to COCKATIEL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COCKATIEL

17 pts

COCKATIEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. COCKATIEL means "crested Australian parrot with a greyish-brown and yellow plumage".

Meaning & examples

/ˌkɒk.əˈtil/

noun

Nymphicus hollandicus, a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest. Comes in many color mutations such as White Face Gray, White Face Pearl, Fallow, Pearl Pied, Cinnamon Pearl, and White Face Pied. Native to Australia but most known in aviculture.

Synonyms: quarrion, weero

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

crested Australian parrot with a greyish-brown and yellow plumage

In a sentence: "The cockatiel is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of COCKATIEL. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

COCKATIELS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

COCKATIEL Scrabble FAQ

Is COCKATIEL a Scrabble word?: COCKATIEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does COCKATIEL mean?: crested Australian parrot with a greyish-brown and yellow plumage
How do you use COCKATIEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cockatiel is noted."
How many points is COCKATIEL worth in Scrabble?: COCKATIEL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COCKATIEL?: COCKATIEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COCKATIEL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COCKATIELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.