How many points is UNIVERSAL worth in Scrabble?

UNIVERSAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNIVERSAL?

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

Can you add a letter to UNIVERSAL?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

UNIVERSAL

12 pts

UNIVERSAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. UNIVERSAL means "of or typical of the whole of mankind or of nature".

Meaning & examples

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/

Pronunciation: /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/

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noun

A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the universe.
Common to all members of a group or class.
Common to all society; worldwide
Example: She achieved universal fame.

Synonyms: general, general-purpose, multi-purpose

Antonyms: nonuniversal

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

of or typical of the whole of mankind or of nature

In a sentence: "It is universal."

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Back hooks

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

UNIVERSALS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

UNIVERSAL Scrabble FAQ

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