How many points is RECEPTACLE worth in Scrabble?

RECEPTACLE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RECEPTACLE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

RECEPTACLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. RECEPTACLE means "that in which anything is or may be received".

/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/

Pronunciation

A container.
The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

that in which anything is or may be received

In a sentence: "The receptacle is noted."

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

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

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

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Is RECEPTACLE a Scrabble word?: RECEPTACLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does RECEPTACLE mean?: that in which anything is or may be received
How do you use RECEPTACLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The receptacle is noted."
How many points is RECEPTACLE worth in Scrabble?: RECEPTACLE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RECEPTACLE?: RECEPTACLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RECEPTACLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RECEPTACLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.