How many points is THORNTAIL worth in Scrabble?

THORNTAIL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THORNTAIL?

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

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

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12 pts

THORNTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. THORNTAIL means "tropical hummingbird".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tropical hummingbird

In a sentence: "The thorntail is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of THORNTAIL. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is THORNTAIL a Scrabble word?: THORNTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does THORNTAIL mean?: tropical hummingbird
How do you use THORNTAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The thorntail is noted."
How many points is THORNTAIL worth in Scrabble?: THORNTAIL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THORNTAIL?: THORNTAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THORNTAIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THORNTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.