How many points is UNCLES worth in Scrabble?

UNCLES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNCLES?

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

Can you add a letter to UNCLES?

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

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UNCLES

8 pts

UNCLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. UNCLES is a noun form of uncle. UNCLE means "brother of one's father or mother".

Meaning & examples

noun

The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
The male cousin of one’s parent.
A companion to one's (usually unmarried) mother.

Synonyms: eam, eme

Antonyms: boy, aunty, nephew, niece, aunt

verb

To address somebody by the term uncle.
To act like, or as, an uncle.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UNCLES is a noun form of uncle. UNCLE means "brother of one's father or mother".

In a sentence: "The uncles is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

UNCLE7 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before UNCLES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

NUNCLES9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

UNCLES Scrabble FAQ

Is UNCLES a Scrabble word?: UNCLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does UNCLES mean?: UNCLES is a noun form of uncle. UNCLE means "brother of one's father or mother".
How do you use UNCLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The uncles is noted."
How many points is UNCLES worth in Scrabble?: UNCLES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNCLES?: UNCLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UNCLES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NUNCLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.