How many points is LENGTHWISE worth in Scrabble?

LENGTHWISE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LENGTHWISE?

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

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LENGTHWISE

17 pts

LENGTHWISE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. LENGTHWISE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

adjective

In the long direction of an oblong object.
Example: A lengthwise cut is difficult to saw with hand tools.

adverb

In the long direction of an oblong object.
Example: Cutting a string bean lengthwise is hard because they are so narrow.

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LENGTHWISE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "They did it lengthwise."

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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LENGTHWISE Scrabble FAQ

Is LENGTHWISE a Scrabble word?: LENGTHWISE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does LENGTHWISE mean?: LENGTHWISE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use LENGTHWISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it lengthwise."
How many points is LENGTHWISE worth in Scrabble?: LENGTHWISE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LENGTHWISE?: LENGTHWISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).