How many points is KOALA worth in Scrabble?

KOALA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KOALA?

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

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

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KOALA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. KOALA means "tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with dense grey fur".

/koʊ.ˈɑː.lə/

A tree-dwelling marsupial, Phascolarctos cinereus, that resembles a small bear with a broad head, large ears and sharp claws, mainly found in eastern Australia.

Synonyms: Phascolarctos cinereus, koala bear, native bear, native monkey

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with dense grey fur

In a sentence: "The koala is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of KOALA. It scores 9 points.

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

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Is KOALA a Scrabble word?: KOALA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does KOALA mean?: tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with dense grey fur
How do you use KOALA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The koala is noted."
How many points is KOALA worth in Scrabble?: KOALA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KOALA?: KOALA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KOALA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes KOALAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.