How many points is QUETZAL worth in Scrabble?

QUETZAL is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept QUETZAL?

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

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

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25 pts

QUETZAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points. QUETZAL means "crested bird of Central and N South America".

/ˈkɛt.səl/

Any trogon of the genus Pharomacrus, especially the resplendent quetzal, Pharomacrus mocinno, which has very long tail feathers and is found in Guatemala and Costa Rica.
A monetary unit used in Guatemala, equal to 100 centavos.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

crested bird of Central and N South America

In a sentence: "The quetzal is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of QUETZAL. It scores 25 points.

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

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

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Is QUETZAL a Scrabble word?: QUETZAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points.
What does QUETZAL mean?: crested bird of Central and N South America
How do you use QUETZAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The quetzal is noted."
How many points is QUETZAL worth in Scrabble?: QUETZAL is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept QUETZAL?: QUETZAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to QUETZAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes QUETZALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.