How many points is NOCTURNAL worth in Scrabble?

NOCTURNAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NOCTURNAL?

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

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

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11 pts

NOCTURNAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. NOCTURNAL means "of the night".

/nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/

Pronunciation: /nɑkˈtɚnəl/

A person or creature that is active at night.
A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.

Synonyms: star clock

(of a person, creature, group, or species) Primarily active during the night.
Example: nocturnal birds
(of an occurrence) Taking place at night, nightly.
Example: a suspicious nocturnal outing

Antonyms: diurnal

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

of the night

In a sentence: "It is nocturnal."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NOCTURNAL. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is NOCTURNAL a Scrabble word?: NOCTURNAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does NOCTURNAL mean?: of the night
How do you use NOCTURNAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is nocturnal."
How many points is NOCTURNAL worth in Scrabble?: NOCTURNAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NOCTURNAL?: NOCTURNAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NOCTURNAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NOCTURNALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.