How many points is ETHICAL worth in Scrabble?

ETHICAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ETHICAL?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

ETHICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ETHICAL means "of or based on a system of moral beliefs".

/ˈɛθɪkəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθɪkəl/

Of or relating to the study of ethics.
Example: The philosopher Kant is particularly known for his ethical writings.
Of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession.
Example: All employees must familiarize themselves with our ethical guidelines.
Morally approvable; good.
Example: We are trying to decide what the most ethical course of action would be.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

of or based on a system of moral beliefs

In a sentence: "It is ethical."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ETHICAL. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is ETHICAL a Scrabble word?: ETHICAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ETHICAL mean?: of or based on a system of moral beliefs
How do you use ETHICAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is ethical."
How many points is ETHICAL worth in Scrabble?: ETHICAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ETHICAL?: ETHICAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ETHICAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ETHICALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.