How many points is LAYUP worth in Scrabble?

LAYUP is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAYUP?

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

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LAYUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. LAYUP means "a shot in basketball".

A close-range shot in which the shooter banks the ball off the backboard from a few feet away.
A relatively easy task.
Example: Meeting the numbers will be a layup, if not a slam dunk.
The state of being laid up.
Example: The ship endured an interminable layup in the harbor lasting nearly a month.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a shot in basketball

In a sentence: "The layup is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LAYUP. It scores 10 points.

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Is LAYUP a Scrabble word?: LAYUP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does LAYUP mean?: a shot in basketball
How do you use LAYUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The layup is noted."
How many points is LAYUP worth in Scrabble?: LAYUP is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAYUP?: LAYUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).