How many points is PTERODACTYL worth in Scrabble?

PTERODACTYL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PTERODACTYL?

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

Can you add a letter to PTERODACTYL?

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

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PTERODACTYL

19 pts

PTERODACTYL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. PTERODACTYL means "any of various pterosaurs of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition".

Meaning & examples

/ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/

noun

A pterosaur in the genus Pterodactylus.
Any pterosaur.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

any of various pterosaurs of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition

In a sentence: "The pterodactyl is noted."

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Letter Values

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PTERODACTYL Scrabble FAQ

Is PTERODACTYL a Scrabble word?: PTERODACTYL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does PTERODACTYL mean?: any of various pterosaurs of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
How do you use PTERODACTYL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pterodactyl is noted."
How many points is PTERODACTYL worth in Scrabble?: PTERODACTYL is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PTERODACTYL?: PTERODACTYL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PTERODACTYL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PTERODACTYLE, PTERODACTYLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.