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BARNACLE

12 pts

BARNACLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. BARNACLE means "a shellfish".

0/15 letters

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a shellfish

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

B3
A1
R1
N1
A1
C3
L1
E1
= 12

BARNACLE Scrabble FAQ

Is BARNACLE a Scrabble word?
BARNACLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
How many points is BARNACLE worth in Scrabble?
BARNACLE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BARNACLE?
BARNACLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BARNACLE?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BARNACLED, BARNACLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.