How many points is DEADNAME worth in Scrabble?

DEADNAME is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEADNAME?

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

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DEADNAME is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. DEADNAME means "to refer to someone by their deprecated birthname".

A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.

To refer to someone (especially a transgender person) who has changed names by a previous name.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to refer to someone by their deprecated birthname

In a sentence: "They deadname."

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

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

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Is DEADNAME a Scrabble word?: DEADNAME is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does DEADNAME mean?: to refer to someone by their deprecated birthname
How do you use DEADNAME in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They deadname."
How many points is DEADNAME worth in Scrabble?: DEADNAME is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEADNAME?: DEADNAME is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).