How many points is BREAKWATER worth in Scrabble?

BREAKWATER is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BREAKWATER?

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

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BREAKWATER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points. BREAKWATER means "a structure which stops waves".

/ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/

A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside
A low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a structure which stops waves

In a sentence: "The breakwater is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BREAKWATER. It scores 19 points.

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Is BREAKWATER a Scrabble word?: BREAKWATER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 19 points.
What does BREAKWATER mean?: a structure which stops waves
How do you use BREAKWATER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The breakwater is noted."
How many points is BREAKWATER worth in Scrabble?: BREAKWATER is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BREAKWATER?: BREAKWATER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).