How many points is CHARACTER worth in Scrabble?

CHARACTER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHARACTER?

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

Can you add a letter to CHARACTER?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHARACTERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHARACTER

16 pts

CHARACTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. CHARACTER is a verb form of characterize. CHARACTERIZE means "to describe the qualities of".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHARACTER is a verb form of characterize. CHARACTERIZE means "to describe the qualities of".

In a sentence: "They character."

Share CHARACTER

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHARACTER. It scores 16 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CHARACTERIZE28 pts

Word forms

Back hooks

Add one letter after CHARACTER. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

CHARACTERY20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in CHARACTER, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 16

CHARACTER Scrabble FAQ

Is CHARACTER a Scrabble word?: CHARACTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does CHARACTER mean?: CHARACTER is a verb form of characterize. CHARACTERIZE means "to describe the qualities of".
How do you use CHARACTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They character."
How many points is CHARACTER worth in Scrabble?: CHARACTER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHARACTER?: CHARACTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHARACTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHARACTERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.