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SCUTUM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCUTUM?

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

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SCUTUM

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SCUTUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SCUTUM means "middle of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided".

Meaning & examples

noun

An oblong shield made of boards or wickerwork covered with leather, with sometimes an iron rim; carried chiefly by the heavy-armed infantry of the Roman army.
A scute.
A shield-like protection, such as the scutum protecting the back of a hard tick (cf. alloscutum, conscutum)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

middle of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided

In a sentence: "The scutum is noted."

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SCUTUM Scrabble FAQ

Is SCUTUM a Scrabble word?: SCUTUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SCUTUM mean?: middle of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided
How do you use SCUTUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The scutum is noted."
How many points is SCUTUM worth in Scrabble?: SCUTUM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCUTUM?: SCUTUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).