How many points is SINISTRAL worth in Scrabble?

SINISTRAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SINISTRAL?

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

Can you add a letter to SINISTRAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SINISTRAL

9 pts

SINISTRAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SINISTRAL means "of, relating to, or located on the left side, esp the left side of the body".

Meaning & examples

adjective

Of, facing, or on the left side.
Left-handed.
(of certain spiral shells) Having the whorls of the spire revolving or rising to the left; reversed.

Synonyms: sinistrous

Antonyms: dextral

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

of, relating to, or located on the left side, esp the left side of the body

In a sentence: "It is sinistral."

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SINISTRALS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SINISTRAL Scrabble FAQ

Is SINISTRAL a Scrabble word?: SINISTRAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SINISTRAL mean?: of, relating to, or located on the left side, esp the left side of the body
How do you use SINISTRAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is sinistral."
How many points is SINISTRAL worth in Scrabble?: SINISTRAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SINISTRAL?: SINISTRAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SINISTRAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SINISTRALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.