How many points is LANGUAGE worth in Scrabble?

LANGUAGE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LANGUAGE?

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

Can you add a letter to LANGUAGE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

LANGUAGE

10 pts

LANGUAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LANGUAGE means "a body of words and systems serving as a means of communication".

Meaning & examples

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

Pronunciation: [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

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noun

A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
Example: Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL.
The ability to communicate using words.
Example: the gift of language
A sublanguage: the slang of a particular community or jargon of a particular specialist field.
Example: legal language; the language of chemistry

Synonyms: computer language, machine language, programming language

verb

To communicate by language; to express in language.

noun

A languet, a flat plate in or below the flue pipe of an organ.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a body of words and systems serving as a means of communication

In a sentence: "The language is noted."

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Word forms

LANGUAGES11 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before LANGUAGE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SLANGUAGE11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

LANGUAGE Scrabble FAQ

Is LANGUAGE a Scrabble word?: LANGUAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does LANGUAGE mean?: a body of words and systems serving as a means of communication
How do you use LANGUAGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The language is noted."
How many points is LANGUAGE worth in Scrabble?: LANGUAGE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LANGUAGE?: LANGUAGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LANGUAGE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SLANGUAGE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.