How many points is STICKLEBACK worth in Scrabble?

STICKLEBACK is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STICKLEBACK?

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

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

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25 pts

STICKLEBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points. STICKLEBACK means "a freshwater fish with a spiny back".

Any one of numerous species of small fish of the family Gasterosteidae. The back is armed with two or more sharp spines. They inhabit both salt and brackish water, and construct nests from weeds.

Synonyms: sharpling, sticklebag

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

a freshwater fish with a spiny back

In a sentence: "The stickleback is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STICKLEBACK. It scores 25 points.

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

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Is STICKLEBACK a Scrabble word?: STICKLEBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 25 points.
What does STICKLEBACK mean?: a freshwater fish with a spiny back
How do you use STICKLEBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The stickleback is noted."
How many points is STICKLEBACK worth in Scrabble?: STICKLEBACK is worth 25 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STICKLEBACK?: STICKLEBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STICKLEBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STICKLEBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.