How many points is OPUNTIA worth in Scrabble?

OPUNTIA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OPUNTIA?

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

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

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9 pts

OPUNTIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. OPUNTIA means "type of cactus".

Opuntia, a genus of cactus that includes such cacti as the prickly pear and xoconostle.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

type of cactus

In a sentence: "The opuntia is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OPUNTIA. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is OPUNTIA a Scrabble word?: OPUNTIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does OPUNTIA mean?: type of cactus
How do you use OPUNTIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The opuntia is noted."
How many points is OPUNTIA worth in Scrabble?: OPUNTIA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OPUNTIA?: OPUNTIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OPUNTIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OPUNTIAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.