How many points is SPANDREL worth in Scrabble?

SPANDREL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPANDREL?

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

Can you add a letter to SPANDREL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SPANDREL

11 pts

SPANDREL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SPANDREL means "triangular surface bounded by the outer curve of an arch and the adjacent wall".

Meaning & examples

noun

The space (often more or less triangular) between the outer curve of an arch (the extrados) and a straight-sided figure that bounds it; the space between two contiguous arches and a straight feature above them.
Horizontal member between the windows of successive storeys of a tall building.
The triangular space under a stair; the material that fills the space.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

triangular surface bounded by the outer curve of an arch and the adjacent wall

In a sentence: "The spandrel is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SPANDREL. It scores 11 points.

Back hooks

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

SPANDRELS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

SPANDREL Scrabble FAQ

Is SPANDREL a Scrabble word?: SPANDREL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SPANDREL mean?: triangular surface bounded by the outer curve of an arch and the adjacent wall
How do you use SPANDREL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The spandrel is noted."
How many points is SPANDREL worth in Scrabble?: SPANDREL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPANDREL?: SPANDREL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPANDREL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPANDRELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.