How many points is ENCYCLICAL worth in Scrabble?

ENCYCLICAL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENCYCLICAL?

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

Can you add a letter to ENCYCLICAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ENCYCLICAL

19 pts

ENCYCLICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. ENCYCLICAL is a noun form of encyclic. ENCYCLIC means "letter sent by the Pope to all bishops".

Meaning & examples

/ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

noun

A papal letter, intended for general circulation in the Catholic Church.

adjective

Intended for general circulation.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENCYCLICAL is a noun form of encyclic. ENCYCLIC means "letter sent by the Pope to all bishops".

In a sentence: "The encyclical is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ENCYCLICAL. It scores 19 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ENCYCLIC17 pts

Back hooks

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

ENCYCLICALS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

ENCYCLICAL Scrabble FAQ

Is ENCYCLICAL a Scrabble word?: ENCYCLICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does ENCYCLICAL mean?: ENCYCLICAL is a noun form of encyclic. ENCYCLIC means "letter sent by the Pope to all bishops".
How do you use ENCYCLICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The encyclical is noted."
How many points is ENCYCLICAL worth in Scrabble?: ENCYCLICAL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENCYCLICAL?: ENCYCLICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ENCYCLICAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ENCYCLICALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.