How many points is DEADBOLT worth in Scrabble?

DEADBOLT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEADBOLT?

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

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DEADBOLT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. DEADBOLT means "a lock for a door".

The part of the lock which is moved when the key is engaged.
A kind of lock in which the bolt (moving portion) is held in position by the cylinder rather than by a spring and so can not be retracted except by turning the cylinder.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a lock for a door

In a sentence: "The deadbolt is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEADBOLT. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is DEADBOLT a Scrabble word?: DEADBOLT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does DEADBOLT mean?: a lock for a door
How do you use DEADBOLT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The deadbolt is noted."
How many points is DEADBOLT worth in Scrabble?: DEADBOLT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEADBOLT?: DEADBOLT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).