How many points is BLACKHEAD worth in Scrabble?

BLACKHEAD is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BLACKHEAD?

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

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BLACKHEAD

21 pts

BLACKHEAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. BLACKHEAD is a noun form of comedo. COMEDO means "a pore filled with darkened sebum and dead skin cells".

Meaning & examples

noun

A comedo, a skin blemish, a type of acne vulgaris, where a pore becomes clogged with a dark, hard, cheesy keratin-filled substance forming a hard black "head" on the skin's surface.
A form of histomoniasis in poultry, characterized by cyanotic discoloration on the bird's head.
A scaup: any of various ducks of the genus Aythya.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BLACKHEAD is a noun form of comedo. COMEDO means "a pore filled with darkened sebum and dead skin cells".

In a sentence: "The blackhead is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BLACKHEAD. It scores 21 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

COMEDO11 pts

Word forms

BLACKHEADS22 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 21

BLACKHEAD Scrabble FAQ

Is BLACKHEAD a Scrabble word?: BLACKHEAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does BLACKHEAD mean?: BLACKHEAD is a noun form of comedo. COMEDO means "a pore filled with darkened sebum and dead skin cells".
How do you use BLACKHEAD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The blackhead is noted."
How many points is BLACKHEAD worth in Scrabble?: BLACKHEAD is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLACKHEAD?: BLACKHEAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).