How many points is ANIMAL worth in Scrabble?

ANIMAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANIMAL?

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

Can you add a letter to ANIMAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ANIMAL

8 pts

ANIMAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ANIMAL means "a living organism typically capable of voluntary motion and sensation".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a living organism typically capable of voluntary motion and sensation

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

Back hooks

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

ANIMALS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

ANIMALS9 pts

Related words

Letter Values

= 8

ANIMAL Scrabble FAQ

Is ANIMAL a Scrabble word?: ANIMAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is ANIMAL worth in Scrabble?: ANIMAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANIMAL?: ANIMAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ANIMAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANIMALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.