How many points is EQUATOR worth in Scrabble?

EQUATOR is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EQUATOR?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

EQUATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EQUATOR means "imaginary circle round the earth".

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/

Pronunciation: /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/

Pronunciation: /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.
Example: Slice the onion through the equator.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

imaginary circle round the earth

In a sentence: "The equator is noted."

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

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

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

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Is EQUATOR a Scrabble word?: EQUATOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EQUATOR mean?: imaginary circle round the earth
How do you use EQUATOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The equator is noted."
How many points is EQUATOR worth in Scrabble?: EQUATOR is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EQUATOR?: EQUATOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EQUATOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EQUATORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.