How many points is VERTEBRATE worth in Scrabble?

VERTEBRATE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept VERTEBRATE?

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

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

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15 pts

VERTEBRATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. VERTEBRATE means "backboned".

/ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

backboned

In a sentence: "It is vertebrate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of VERTEBRATE. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is VERTEBRATE a Scrabble word?: VERTEBRATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does VERTEBRATE mean?: backboned
How do you use VERTEBRATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is vertebrate."
How many points is VERTEBRATE worth in Scrabble?: VERTEBRATE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept VERTEBRATE?: VERTEBRATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to VERTEBRATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes VERTEBRATED, VERTEBRATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.