How many points is DECORTICATE worth in Scrabble?

DECORTICATE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECORTICATE?

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

Can you add a letter to DECORTICATE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DECORTICATE

16 pts

DECORTICATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. DECORTICATE means "to remove the bark, husk or peel of".

Meaning & examples

/diːˈkɔːtɪkeɪt/

verb

To peel or remove the bark, husk, or outer layer from something.
To surgically remove the surface layer, membrane, or fibrous cover of an organ etc.

Synonyms: delibrate, excorticate

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to remove the bark, husk or peel of

In a sentence: "They decorticate."

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

DECORTICATE Scrabble FAQ

Is DECORTICATE a Scrabble word?: DECORTICATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does DECORTICATE mean?: to remove the bark, husk or peel of
How do you use DECORTICATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They decorticate."
How many points is DECORTICATE worth in Scrabble?: DECORTICATE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECORTICATE?: DECORTICATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DECORTICATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECORTICATED, DECORTICATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.