How many points is PECULATE worth in Scrabble?

PECULATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PECULATE?

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

Can you add a letter to PECULATE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PECULATE

12 pts

PECULATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PECULATE means "embezzle (public money)".

Meaning & examples

verb

To embezzle

Synonyms: defalcate, embezzle, misappropriate

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

embezzle (public money)

In a sentence: "They peculate."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PECULATE. It scores 12 points.

Front hooks

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

SPECULATE13 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

PECULATE Scrabble FAQ

Is PECULATE a Scrabble word?: PECULATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PECULATE mean?: embezzle (public money)
How do you use PECULATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They peculate."
How many points is PECULATE worth in Scrabble?: PECULATE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PECULATE?: PECULATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PECULATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPECULATE, PECULATED, PECULATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.