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A 1 N 1 I 1 M 3 A 1 L 1

ANIMAL

/ˈænɪməl/

8
Scrabble points
6
Letters
Yes
SOWPODS valid

Definition

noun

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

“A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants.”

Letter values

A = 1, N = 1, I = 1, M = 3, A = 1, L = 1

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Frequently asked

Is ANIMAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ANIMAL is valid in the SOWPODS Scrabble dictionary and scores 8 points.
How many points is ANIMAL worth?
ANIMAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble before any board bonuses.
What does ANIMAL mean?
In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).