How many points is TAMALE worth in Scrabble?

TAMALE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAMALE?

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

Can you add a letter to TAMALE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TAMALE

8 pts

TAMALE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. TAMALE means "Mexican dish of minced meat wrapped in maize husks and steamed".

Meaning & examples

noun

Mexican dish of cornmeal dough shell filled with various ingredients (e.g. chopped beef, pork, sweet filling) then steamed in corn husks.

Synonyms: humita, tamal

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

Mexican dish of minced meat wrapped in maize husks and steamed

In a sentence: "The tamale is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TAMALE. It scores 8 points.

Back hooks

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

TAMALES9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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TAMALE Scrabble FAQ

Is TAMALE a Scrabble word?: TAMALE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does TAMALE mean?: Mexican dish of minced meat wrapped in maize husks and steamed
How do you use TAMALE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tamale is noted."
How many points is TAMALE worth in Scrabble?: TAMALE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAMALE?: TAMALE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAMALE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAMALES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.