How many points is CAL worth in Scrabble?

CAL is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CAL?

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

Can you add a letter to CAL?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CALF, CALK, CALL, CALM, CALO, CALS, CALX. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CAL

5 pts

CAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. CAL means "a calorie".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a calorie

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CAL. It scores 5 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

CALS6 pts

Letter Values

= 5

CAL Scrabble FAQ

Is CAL a Scrabble word?: CAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is CAL worth in Scrabble?: CAL is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CAL?: CAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CALF, CALK, CALL, CALM, CALO, CALS, CALX. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.