How many points is SPECULA worth in Scrabble?

SPECULA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPECULA?

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

Can you add a letter to SPECULA?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SPECULA

11 pts

SPECULA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SPECULA is a noun form of speculum. SPECULUM means "medical instrument for examining body cavities".

Meaning & examples

noun

A medical instrument used during an examination to dilate an orifice.
A mirror, especially one used in a telescope.
A bright, lustrous patch of colour found on the wings of ducks and some other birds, usually situated on the distal portions of the secondary quills, and much more brilliant in the adult male than in the female.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SPECULA is a noun form of speculum. SPECULUM means "medical instrument for examining body cavities".

In a sentence: "The specula is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SPECULUM14 pts

Back hooks

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

SPECULAR12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

SPECULA Scrabble FAQ

Is SPECULA a Scrabble word?: SPECULA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SPECULA mean?: SPECULA is a noun form of speculum. SPECULUM means "medical instrument for examining body cavities".
How do you use SPECULA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The specula is noted."
How many points is SPECULA worth in Scrabble?: SPECULA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPECULA?: SPECULA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPECULA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPECULAR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.