How many points is HOMESTAY worth in Scrabble?

HOMESTAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOMESTAY?

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

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HOMESTAY

16 pts

HOMESTAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. HOMESTAY means "a period during which a visitor in a foreign country lives with a local family".

Meaning & examples

noun

A system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price.
A house used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a period during which a visitor in a foreign country lives with a local family

In a sentence: "The homestay is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HOMESTAY. It scores 16 points.

Word forms

HOMESTAYS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

HOMESTAY Scrabble FAQ

Is HOMESTAY a Scrabble word?: HOMESTAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does HOMESTAY mean?: a period during which a visitor in a foreign country lives with a local family
How do you use HOMESTAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The homestay is noted."
How many points is HOMESTAY worth in Scrabble?: HOMESTAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOMESTAY?: HOMESTAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).