How many points is BUSYWORK worth in Scrabble?

BUSYWORK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUSYWORK?

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

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BUSYWORK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. BUSYWORK means "active but valueless work".

Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
Example: Until we have a system clearly established, entering more data is just busy work.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

active but valueless work

In a sentence: "The busywork is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUSYWORK. It scores 20 points.

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Is BUSYWORK a Scrabble word?: BUSYWORK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does BUSYWORK mean?: active but valueless work
How do you use BUSYWORK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The busywork is noted."
How many points is BUSYWORK worth in Scrabble?: BUSYWORK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUSYWORK?: BUSYWORK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).