How many points is FANTAIL worth in Scrabble?

FANTAIL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FANTAIL?

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

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

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FANTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. FANTAIL means "small New Zealand bird with a tail like a fan".

Any of several birds, of the genus Rhipidura, from Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Any of several domestic varieties of pigeon having a fan-shaped tail.
Any of several goldfish having a large fan-shaped tail.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

small New Zealand bird with a tail like a fan

In a sentence: "The fantail is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FANTAIL. It scores 10 points.

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

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Is FANTAIL a Scrabble word?: FANTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does FANTAIL mean?: small New Zealand bird with a tail like a fan
How do you use FANTAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fantail is noted."
How many points is FANTAIL worth in Scrabble?: FANTAIL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FANTAIL?: FANTAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FANTAIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FANTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.