How many points is HAWTHORN worth in Scrabble?

HAWTHORN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAWTHORN?

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

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

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HAWTHORN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. HAWTHORN means "a thorny shrub".

/ˈhɔː.θɔːn/

Any of various shrubs and small trees of the genus Crataegus having small, apple-like fruits and thorny branches

Synonyms: albaspine, may, may tree, maythorn, quickthorn, whitethorn

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a thorny shrub

In a sentence: "The hawthorn is noted."

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

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

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Is HAWTHORN a Scrabble word?: HAWTHORN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does HAWTHORN mean?: a thorny shrub
How do you use HAWTHORN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hawthorn is noted."
How many points is HAWTHORN worth in Scrabble?: HAWTHORN is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAWTHORN?: HAWTHORN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAWTHORN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HAWTHORNY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.