How many points is OXTAIL worth in Scrabble?

OXTAIL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OXTAIL?

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

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

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13 pts

OXTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. OXTAIL means "tail of an ox, used in soups and stews".

The tail of an ox or cow.
A cut of meat taken from the tail of a cow or calf; it requires long, slow braising, and is used to prepare oxtail soup.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tail of an ox, used in soups and stews

In a sentence: "The oxtail is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OXTAIL. It scores 13 points.

Add one letter before OXTAIL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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

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Is OXTAIL a Scrabble word?: OXTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does OXTAIL mean?: tail of an ox, used in soups and stews
How do you use OXTAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The oxtail is noted."
How many points is OXTAIL worth in Scrabble?: OXTAIL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OXTAIL?: OXTAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OXTAIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FOXTAIL, OXTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.