How many points is TAMALES worth in Scrabble?

TAMALES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAMALES?

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

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TAMALES

9 pts

TAMALES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. TAMALES is a noun form of tamale. 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

TAMALES is a noun form of tamale. TAMALE means "Mexican dish of minced meat wrapped in maize husks and steamed".

In a sentence: "The tamales is noted."

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Base words

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TAMALE8 pts

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Letter Values

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TAMALES Scrabble FAQ

Is TAMALES a Scrabble word?: TAMALES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does TAMALES mean?: TAMALES is a noun form of tamale. TAMALE means "Mexican dish of minced meat wrapped in maize husks and steamed".
How do you use TAMALES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tamales is noted."
How many points is TAMALES worth in Scrabble?: TAMALES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAMALES?: TAMALES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).