How many points is EXCEPTIONAL worth in Scrabble?

EXCEPTIONAL is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXCEPTIONAL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

22 pts

EXCEPTIONAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. EXCEPTIONAL means "by way of an exception".

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
Example: What an exceptional flower!
Better than the average; superior due to exception or rarity.
Example: The quality of the beer was exceptional.
Corresponding to something of lower dimension under a birational correspondence.
Example: an exceptional curve; an exceptional divisor

Synonyms: egregious

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

by way of an exception

In a sentence: "It is exceptional."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXCEPTIONAL. It scores 22 points.

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

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

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Is EXCEPTIONAL a Scrabble word?: EXCEPTIONAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does EXCEPTIONAL mean?: by way of an exception
How do you use EXCEPTIONAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is exceptional."
How many points is EXCEPTIONAL worth in Scrabble?: EXCEPTIONAL is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXCEPTIONAL?: EXCEPTIONAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXCEPTIONAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXCEPTIONALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.