How many points is NYALA worth in Scrabble?

NYALA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NYALA?

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

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

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NYALA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. NYALA means "spiral-horned southern African antelope".

A southern African antelope, Tragelaphus angasii (syn. Nyala angasii), with thin white stripes in the grey or brown coat, a ridge of tufted hair running all along the spine, and long horns with a spiral twist.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

spiral-horned southern African antelope

In a sentence: "The nyala is noted."

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

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Is NYALA a Scrabble word?: NYALA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does NYALA mean?: spiral-horned southern African antelope
How do you use NYALA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nyala is noted."
How many points is NYALA worth in Scrabble?: NYALA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NYALA?: NYALA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NYALA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INYALA, NYALAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.