How many points is UVULA worth in Scrabble?

UVULA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UVULA?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UVULAR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

UVULA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. UVULA means "the pendent, fleshy portion of the soft palate".

/ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/

Pronunciation

The fleshy appendage that hangs from the back of the palate, that closes the nasopharynx during swallowing.
The slight elevation in the mucous membrane immediately behind the internal urethral orifice of the urinary bladder, caused by the middle lobe of the prostate.
An object so suspended inside a bell that it may hit the bell and cause it to ring; a clapper.

Synonyms: palatine uvula, staphyle, tonsils

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the pendent, fleshy portion of the soft palate

In a sentence: "The uvula is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of UVULA. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter after UVULA. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Is UVULA a Scrabble word?: UVULA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does UVULA mean?: the pendent, fleshy portion of the soft palate
How do you use UVULA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The uvula is noted."
How many points is UVULA worth in Scrabble?: UVULA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UVULA?: UVULA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UVULA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes UVULAR. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.