How many points is TANTALUS worth in Scrabble?

TANTALUS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TANTALUS?

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

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TANTALUS

8 pts

TANTALUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. TANTALUS means "case in which bottles of drink are locked with their contents tantalizingly visible".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtæntələs/

noun

A stork of the genus Mycteria (formerly Tantalus), especially the American wood stork, Mycteria americana.
A stand in which to lock up drink decanters while keeping them visible.
Something of an evasive or retreating nature, something consistently out of reach; a tantalising thing.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

case in which bottles of drink are locked with their contents tantalizingly visible

In a sentence: "The tantalus is noted."

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Letter Values

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TANTALUS Scrabble FAQ

Is TANTALUS a Scrabble word?: TANTALUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does TANTALUS mean?: case in which bottles of drink are locked with their contents tantalizingly visible
How do you use TANTALUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tantalus is noted."
How many points is TANTALUS worth in Scrabble?: TANTALUS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TANTALUS?: TANTALUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).