How many points is PELTA worth in Scrabble?

PELTA is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PELTA?

PELTA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

PELTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. PELTA means "small ancient shield".

A small shield, especially one of an approximately elliptical form, or crescent-shaped.
A crescent-shaped design used in mosaics.
A flat apothecium with no rim.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

small ancient shield

In a sentence: "The pelta is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PELTA. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is PELTA a Scrabble word?: PELTA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does PELTA mean?: small ancient shield
How do you use PELTA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pelta is noted."
How many points is PELTA worth in Scrabble?: PELTA is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PELTA?: PELTA is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PELTA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PELTAE, PELTAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.