How many points is SPECIAL worth in Scrabble?

SPECIAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPECIAL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

SPECIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. SPECIAL means "of a distinct kind or character".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

of a distinct kind or character

Check the Scrabble meaning of SPECIAL. It scores 11 points.

Add one letter before SPECIAL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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

= 11

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