How many points is HEADLOCK worth in Scrabble?

HEADLOCK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEADLOCK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

HEADLOCK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. HEADLOCK means "a wrestling hold".

Pronunciation

A wrestling move where the attacker puts their arm tightly round their opponent's head, which the opponent can't easily escape from.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a wrestling hold

In a sentence: "The headlock is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HEADLOCK. It scores 18 points.

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

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Is HEADLOCK a Scrabble word?: HEADLOCK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does HEADLOCK mean?: a wrestling hold
How do you use HEADLOCK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The headlock is noted."
How many points is HEADLOCK worth in Scrabble?: HEADLOCK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEADLOCK?: HEADLOCK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).