How many points is SPIKENARD worth in Scrabble?

SPIKENARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPIKENARD?

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

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

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16 pts

SPIKENARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SPIKENARD means "fragrant Indian plant with rose-purple flowers".

A perfumed ointment, extracted from the plant Nardostachys jatamansi that belongs to the Valerian family and grows in the Himalayas.
The plant Nardostachys jatamansi (syn. Nardostachys grandiflora).
Lavandula stoechas, another species used in antiquity to produce an aromatic oil.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

fragrant Indian plant with rose-purple flowers

In a sentence: "The spikenard is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SPIKENARD. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is SPIKENARD a Scrabble word?: SPIKENARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SPIKENARD mean?: fragrant Indian plant with rose-purple flowers
How do you use SPIKENARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The spikenard is noted."
How many points is SPIKENARD worth in Scrabble?: SPIKENARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPIKENARD?: SPIKENARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPIKENARD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPIKENARDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.