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Dactyl
d 2a 1c 3t 1y 4l 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Less common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does dactyl mean?
noun
a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed-unstressed syllables
a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
Synonymsdigit
Is DACTYL a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DACTYL worth?
Scrabble
12 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
13 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DACTYL
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Dactyl: quick answers
Is DACTYL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DACTYL is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 12 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DACTYL worth?
DACTYL scores 12 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 13 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does dactyl mean?
As a noun, dactyl means “a metrical unit with stressed-unstressed-unstressed syllables”. It has 2 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DACTYL?
You can make 34 shorter words from DACTYL, such as YCLAD, TALCY, ACYL, CLAY. See the full list.