How many points is CHECKS worth in Scrabble?

CHECKS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHECKS?

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

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CHECKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. CHECKS is a verb form of check. CHECK means "to inspect".

/tʃɛks/

A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
An inspection or examination.
Example: I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.
A control; a limit or stop.
Example: The castle moat should hold the enemy in check.

To inspect; to examine.
Example: Check the oil in your car once a month.
To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).
(often used with "off") To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory).
Example: Check off the items that you've checked (inspected).

Synonyms: attack, tackle, trap, check off, cross off, strike off, tick, tick off

Antonyms: uncheck

(usually pluralized) A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.
Example: The tablecloth had red and white checks.
Any fabric woven with such a pattern.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

CHECKS is a verb form of check. CHECK means "to inspect".

In a sentence: "They checks."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CHECKS. It scores 17 points.

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Is CHECKS a Scrabble word?: CHECKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does CHECKS mean?: CHECKS is a verb form of check. CHECK means "to inspect".
How do you use CHECKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They checks."
How many points is CHECKS worth in Scrabble?: CHECKS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHECKS?: CHECKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).