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PENICIL

11 pts

PENICIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. PENICIL means "a small tuft of hairs".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a small tuft of hairs

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

P3
E1
N1
I1
C3
I1
L1
= 11

PENICIL Scrabble FAQ

Is PENICIL a Scrabble word?
PENICIL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
How many points is PENICIL worth in Scrabble?
PENICIL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENICIL?
PENICIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PENICIL?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PENICILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.