How many points is PECTINATE worth in Scrabble?

PECTINATE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PECTINATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

PECTINATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. PECTINATE means "shaped like a comb".

/ˈpɛktəneɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛktəneɪt/

Resembling a comb.
Having segments which are greatly lengthened to one side.
Example: The moth's antennae were pectinate in shape, set with long teeth along one edge only.
Striate

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

shaped like a comb

In a sentence: "It is pectinate."

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

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

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

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Is PECTINATE a Scrabble word?: PECTINATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does PECTINATE mean?: shaped like a comb
How do you use PECTINATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is pectinate."
How many points is PECTINATE worth in Scrabble?: PECTINATE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PECTINATE?: PECTINATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PECTINATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PECTINATED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.