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Barnacle

Yes, barnacle is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does barnacle mean?

noun

  1. marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces
  2. European goose smaller than the brant; breeds in the far north

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for barnacle

Word facts

Letters8
Vowels / consonants3 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of barnacle

Words you can make from barnacle

Unscramble BARNACLE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is barnacle a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Barnacle is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is barnacle worth in Scrabble?

Barnacle is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does barnacle mean?

Barnacle means: marine crustaceans with feathery food-catching appendages; free-swimming as larvae; as adults form a hard shell and live attached to submerged surfaces.