How many points is PLEOPOD worth in Scrabble?

PLEOPOD is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLEOPOD?

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

Can you add a letter to PLEOPOD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PLEOPOD

12 pts

PLEOPOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PLEOPOD is a noun form of swimmeret. SWIMMERET means "any of the small paired appendages on the abdomen of crustaceans".

Meaning & examples

noun

One of the abdominal legs of a crustacean.
Example: In decapods such as lobsters, pleopods are legs mainly used for swimming but sometimes used for brooding eggs or catching food. In some species certain pleopods of an animal may have been adapted to special functions such as reproduction.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PLEOPOD is a noun form of swimmeret. SWIMMERET means "any of the small paired appendages on the abdomen of crustaceans".

In a sentence: "The pleopod is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SWIMMERET16 pts

Back hooks

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

PLEOPODS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

PLEOPOD Scrabble FAQ

Is PLEOPOD a Scrabble word?: PLEOPOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PLEOPOD mean?: PLEOPOD is a noun form of swimmeret. SWIMMERET means "any of the small paired appendages on the abdomen of crustaceans".
How do you use PLEOPOD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pleopod is noted."
How many points is PLEOPOD worth in Scrabble?: PLEOPOD is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLEOPOD?: PLEOPOD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLEOPOD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLEOPODS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.