BINNACLE is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. BINNACLE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 17 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept BINNACLE?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 42 / 100
Our own measure of how useful BINNACLE is to know. It scores 12 from 8 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.2% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for BINNACLE
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
binnaclesChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How BINNACLE scores
Face value of the 8 tiles in BINNACLE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| b | 1 | 2 |
| i | 1 | 9 |
| n | 2 | 6 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Longer than a 7-tile rack, so BINNACLE has to be built on the board across turns.
What does BINNACLE mean in Scrabble?
noun
nautical
A built-in case on a ship deck that houses the compass and a light for night use.
The binnacle stands near the helm, where the steersman can see the compass at a glance. It is often made of non-magnetic brass so that it does not disturb the needle.
How BINNACLE is used
Binnacle is a nautical term for the compass housing.
- The helmsman checked the compass in the binnacle.
- A small lamp lit the binnacle at night.
- The brass binnacle had been polished until it shone.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of BINNACLE and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Words starting with BINNACLE
1 longer words begin with BINNACLE.
Shorter words from the letters in BINNACLE
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Common questions about BINNACLE
- Is BINNACLE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts BINNACLE, where it scores 17 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is BINNACLE worth?
- BINNACLE is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
- What does BINNACLE mean?
- A built-in case on a ship deck that houses the compass and a light for night use.
- What letters can be added to BINNACLE?
- BINNACLE takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 8 letters of BINNACLE:
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