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HOSTAGE

11 pts

HOSTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. HOSTAGE means "a person held as security".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a person held as security

In a sentence: "The hostage is noted."

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

Letter Values

H4
O1
S1
T1
A1
G2
E1
= 11

HOSTAGE Scrabble FAQ

Is HOSTAGE a Scrabble word?
HOSTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does HOSTAGE mean?
a person held as security
How do you use HOSTAGE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The hostage is noted."
How many points is HOSTAGE worth in Scrabble?
HOSTAGE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOSTAGE?
HOSTAGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).