How many points is AFTERWARD worth in Scrabble?

AFTERWARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AFTERWARD?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFTERWARDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

AFTERWARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. AFTERWARD means "subsequently to some other occurrence".

/ˈɑːftə.wəd/

Pronunciation: /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚd/

Synonyms: afterhand, afterward

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

subsequently to some other occurrence

In a sentence: "They did it afterward."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AFTERWARD. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after AFTERWARD. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is AFTERWARD a Scrabble word?: AFTERWARD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does AFTERWARD mean?: subsequently to some other occurrence
How do you use AFTERWARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it afterward."
How many points is AFTERWARD worth in Scrabble?: AFTERWARD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AFTERWARD?: AFTERWARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AFTERWARD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFTERWARDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.