How many points is WHIPTAIL worth in Scrabble?

WHIPTAIL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHIPTAIL?

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

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

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16 pts

WHIPTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. WHIPTAIL means "type of lizard".

Any of many New World lizards, of the genus Cnemidophorus, that have long, slender tails.
A fish, the blue grenadier, Macruronus novaezelandiae.
A leaf-distorting disorder in the cauliflower, caused by molybdenum deficiency.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

type of lizard

In a sentence: "The whiptail is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of WHIPTAIL. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is WHIPTAIL a Scrabble word?: WHIPTAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does WHIPTAIL mean?: type of lizard
How do you use WHIPTAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whiptail is noted."
How many points is WHIPTAIL worth in Scrabble?: WHIPTAIL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHIPTAIL?: WHIPTAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WHIPTAIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WHIPTAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.