How many points is BLACKMAILS worth in Scrabble?

BLACKMAILS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BLACKMAILS?

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

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BLACKMAILS

20 pts

BLACKMAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BLACKMAILS is a verb form of blackmail. BLACKMAIL means "to demand something in exchange for keeping a secret".

Meaning & examples

verb

To extort money or favors from (a person) by exciting fears of injury other than bodily harm, such as injury to reputation, distress of mind, false accusation, etc.
Example: He blackmailed a businesswoman by threatening to expose an alleged fraud.
(Kenya) To speak ill of someone; to defame someone.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BLACKMAILS is a verb form of blackmail. BLACKMAIL means "to demand something in exchange for keeping a secret".

In a sentence: "They blackmails."

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BLACKMAIL19 pts

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Letter Values

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BLACKMAILS Scrabble FAQ

Is BLACKMAILS a Scrabble word?: BLACKMAILS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does BLACKMAILS mean?: BLACKMAILS is a verb form of blackmail. BLACKMAIL means "to demand something in exchange for keeping a secret".
How do you use BLACKMAILS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They blackmails."
How many points is BLACKMAILS worth in Scrabble?: BLACKMAILS is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLACKMAILS?: BLACKMAILS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).