How many points is HOUSEWIFE worth in Scrabble?

HOUSEWIFE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOUSEWIFE?

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

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

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18 pts

HOUSEWIFE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. HOUSEWIFE means "a female houseperson".

(plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.
(plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.
(plural "housewifes") A little case or bag for materials used in sewing, and for other articles of female work.

Synonyms: henhussy, hussy

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a female houseperson

In a sentence: "The housewife is noted."

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

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

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

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Is HOUSEWIFE a Scrabble word?: HOUSEWIFE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does HOUSEWIFE mean?: a female houseperson
How do you use HOUSEWIFE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The housewife is noted."
How many points is HOUSEWIFE worth in Scrabble?: HOUSEWIFE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOUSEWIFE?: HOUSEWIFE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOUSEWIFE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOUSEWIFEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.