How many points is TAMALE worth in Scrabble?

TAMALE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TAMALE?

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

Can you add a letter to TAMALE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAMALES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TAMALE

8 pts

TAMALE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. TAMALE means "Mexican dish of minced meat wrapped in maize husks and steamed".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

Mexican dish of minced meat wrapped in maize husks and steamed

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TAMALE. It scores 8 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after TAMALE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

TAMALES9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

TAMALE Scrabble FAQ

Is TAMALE a Scrabble word?: TAMALE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is TAMALE worth in Scrabble?: TAMALE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAMALE?: TAMALE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAMALE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TAMALES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.