How many points is SCUTELLA worth in Scrabble?

SCUTELLA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCUTELLA?

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

Can you add a letter to SCUTELLA?

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

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SCUTELLA

10 pts

SCUTELLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SCUTELLA is a noun form of scutellum. SCUTELLUM means "last of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided".

Meaning & examples

noun

A scutellum.

noun

Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SCUTELLA is a noun form of scutellum. SCUTELLUM means "last of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided".

In a sentence: "The scutella is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SCUTELLA. It scores 10 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SCUTELLUM13 pts

Back hooks

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

SCUTELLAR11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

SCUTELLA Scrabble FAQ

Is SCUTELLA a Scrabble word?: SCUTELLA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SCUTELLA mean?: SCUTELLA is a noun form of scutellum. SCUTELLUM means "last of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided".
How do you use SCUTELLA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The scutella is noted."
How many points is SCUTELLA worth in Scrabble?: SCUTELLA is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCUTELLA?: SCUTELLA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCUTELLA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCUTELLAR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.