How many points is NUCLEI worth in Scrabble?

NUCLEI is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NUCLEI?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

NUCLEI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. NUCLEI means "nucleus".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

nucleus

Check the Scrabble meaning of NUCLEI. It scores 8 points.

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

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

= 8

Is NUCLEI a Scrabble word?: NUCLEI is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is NUCLEI worth in Scrabble?: NUCLEI is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NUCLEI?: NUCLEI is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NUCLEI?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NUCLEIC, NUCLEIN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.