How many points is MANTICORE worth in Scrabble?

MANTICORE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MANTICORE?

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

Can you add a letter to MANTICORE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MANTICORE

13 pts

MANTICORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. MANTICORE means "mythical monster with body of lion and human head".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/

noun

A beast with the body of a lion (usually red), the tail of a scorpion, and the head/face of a man with a mouth filled with multiple rows of sharp teeth (like a shark), said to be able to shoot spikes from its tail or mane to paralyse prey. It may be horned, winged, or both; its voice is described as a mixture of pipes and trumpets.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

mythical monster with body of lion and human head

In a sentence: "The manticore is noted."

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Back hooks

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

MANTICORES14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

MANTICORE Scrabble FAQ

Is MANTICORE a Scrabble word?: MANTICORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does MANTICORE mean?: mythical monster with body of lion and human head
How do you use MANTICORE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The manticore is noted."
How many points is MANTICORE worth in Scrabble?: MANTICORE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MANTICORE?: MANTICORE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MANTICORE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MANTICORES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.