How many points is HALTERES worth in Scrabble?

HALTERES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HALTERES?

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

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HALTERES

11 pts

HALTERES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. HALTERES is a noun form of haltere. HALTERE means "one of a pair of modified hind wings in dipterous insects".

Meaning & examples

/hælˈtɪɹiːz/

noun

A small knobbed structure in some two-winged insects, one of a pair that are flapped rapidly and function as accelerometers to maintain stability in flight.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HALTERES is a noun form of haltere. HALTERE means "one of a pair of modified hind wings in dipterous insects".

In a sentence: "The halteres is noted."

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Base words

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HALTERE10 pts

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

Letter Values

= 11

HALTERES Scrabble FAQ

Is HALTERES a Scrabble word?: HALTERES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does HALTERES mean?: HALTERES is a noun form of haltere. HALTERE means "one of a pair of modified hind wings in dipterous insects".
How do you use HALTERES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The halteres is noted."
How many points is HALTERES worth in Scrabble?: HALTERES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HALTERES?: HALTERES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).