How many points is MONKEY worth in Scrabble?

MONKEY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MONKEY?

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

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

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MONKEY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. MONKEY means "long-tailed primate".

/ˈmʌŋki/

Pronunciation: /ˈmʌŋki/

Any member of the clade Simiiformes not also of the clade Hominoidea containing humans and apes, from which they are usually, but not universally, distinguished by smaller size, a tail, and cheek pouches.
Example: He had been visiting an area zoo when a monkey swung from its tree perch, swiped his glasses and hurled them into a hippo hole.
Any nonhuman simian primate, including apes.
Example: Chimpanzees are known to form bands to hunt and kill other monkeys.
A mischievous child.
Example: She's a cheeky monkey.

To meddle; to mess (with).
Example: Please don't monkey with the controls if you don't know what you're doing.
To mimic; to ape.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

long-tailed primate

In a sentence: "The monkey is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MONKEY. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is MONKEY a Scrabble word?: MONKEY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does MONKEY mean?: long-tailed primate
How do you use MONKEY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The monkey is noted."
How many points is MONKEY worth in Scrabble?: MONKEY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MONKEY?: MONKEY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MONKEY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MONKEYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.