How many points is DEWCLAW worth in Scrabble?

DEWCLAW is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEWCLAW?

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

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

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16 pts

DEWCLAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. DEWCLAW means "nonfunctional claw on a dog's leg".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

nonfunctional claw on a dog's leg

In a sentence: "The dewclaw is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEWCLAW. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is DEWCLAW a Scrabble word?: DEWCLAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does DEWCLAW mean?: nonfunctional claw on a dog's leg
How do you use DEWCLAW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dewclaw is noted."
How many points is DEWCLAW worth in Scrabble?: DEWCLAW is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEWCLAW?: DEWCLAW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEWCLAW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEWCLAWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.