How many points is PRINCIPAL worth in Scrabble?

PRINCIPAL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRINCIPAL?

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

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

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PRINCIPAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. PRINCIPAL means "main, most important".

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.
Example: A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest.
The chief administrator of a school.
The chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college.

Primary; most important; first level in importance.
Example: Smith is the principal architect of this design.
(Latinism) Of or relating to a prince; princely.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

main, most important

In a sentence: "It is principal."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRINCIPAL. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is PRINCIPAL a Scrabble word?: PRINCIPAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does PRINCIPAL mean?: main, most important
How do you use PRINCIPAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is principal."
How many points is PRINCIPAL worth in Scrabble?: PRINCIPAL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRINCIPAL?: PRINCIPAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRINCIPAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRINCIPALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.