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BACTERIAL

13 pts

BACTERIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. BACTERIAL means "pertaining to bacteria".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

pertaining to bacteria

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Back hooks

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Letter Values

B3
A1
C3
T1
E1
R1
I1
A1
L1
= 13

BACTERIAL Scrabble FAQ

Is BACTERIAL a Scrabble word?
BACTERIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
How many points is BACTERIAL worth in Scrabble?
BACTERIAL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BACTERIAL?
BACTERIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BACTERIAL?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABACTERIAL, BACTERIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.