How many points is PTERYGOID worth in Scrabble?

PTERYGOID is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PTERYGOID?

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

Can you add a letter to PTERYGOID?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PTERYGOID

16 pts

PTERYGOID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PTERYGOID means "either of two long bony plates extending downwards from each side of the sphenoid bone within the skull".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

either of two long bony plates extending downwards from each side of the sphenoid bone within the skull

In a sentence: "The pterygoid is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PTERYGOID. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

PTERYGOIDS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

PTERYGOID Scrabble FAQ

Is PTERYGOID a Scrabble word?: PTERYGOID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PTERYGOID mean?: either of two long bony plates extending downwards from each side of the sphenoid bone within the skull
How do you use PTERYGOID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pterygoid is noted."
How many points is PTERYGOID worth in Scrabble?: PTERYGOID is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PTERYGOID?: PTERYGOID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PTERYGOID?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PTERYGOIDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.