How many points is MATRILINEAL worth in Scrabble?

MATRILINEAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MATRILINEAL?

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

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MATRILINEAL

13 pts

MATRILINEAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. MATRILINEAL means "of descent or kinship, reckoned through the mother or through females alone".

Meaning & examples

/ˌmeɪtɹɪˈlɪnɪəl/

adjective

Tracing descent only through female ancestors.
Example: Kerala traditionally has matrilineal inheritance.

Antonyms: patrilineal

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

of descent or kinship, reckoned through the mother or through females alone

In a sentence: "It is matrilineal."

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Letter Values

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MATRILINEAL Scrabble FAQ

Is MATRILINEAL a Scrabble word?: MATRILINEAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does MATRILINEAL mean?: of descent or kinship, reckoned through the mother or through females alone
How do you use MATRILINEAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is matrilineal."
How many points is MATRILINEAL worth in Scrabble?: MATRILINEAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MATRILINEAL?: MATRILINEAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).