How many points is BOATSWAIN worth in Scrabble?

BOATSWAIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOATSWAIN?

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

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BOATSWAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. BOATSWAIN means "a petty officer".

/ˈboʊ.sən/

The officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship.
The petty officer of a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
A kind of gull, the jaeger.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a petty officer

In a sentence: "The boatswain is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BOATSWAIN. It scores 14 points.

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Is BOATSWAIN a Scrabble word?: BOATSWAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does BOATSWAIN mean?: a petty officer
How do you use BOATSWAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The boatswain is noted."
How many points is BOATSWAIN worth in Scrabble?: BOATSWAIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOATSWAIN?: BOATSWAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).