How many points is DECAPOD worth in Scrabble?

DECAPOD is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECAPOD?

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

Can you add a letter to DECAPOD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DECAPOD

13 pts

DECAPOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DECAPOD means "creature, such as a crab, with five pairs of walking limbs".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdɛkəpɒd/

noun

Any of various animals having ten legs or similar appendages, especially mollusks such as squid and cuttlefish.
Any crustacean, of the order Decapoda, such as crabs or lobsters.
A nickname for either the 0-10-0 or 2-10-0 train configurations. Sometimes capitalized.

adjective

Having ten legs.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

creature, such as a crab, with five pairs of walking limbs

In a sentence: "The decapod is noted."

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Back hooks

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

DECAPODS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

DECAPOD Scrabble FAQ

Is DECAPOD a Scrabble word?: DECAPOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DECAPOD mean?: creature, such as a crab, with five pairs of walking limbs
How do you use DECAPOD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The decapod is noted."
How many points is DECAPOD worth in Scrabble?: DECAPOD is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECAPOD?: DECAPOD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DECAPOD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECAPODS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.