How many points is LIKENESS worth in Scrabble?

LIKENESS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIKENESS?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

LIKENESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. LIKENESS means "a pictorial representation".

/ˈlaɪknəs/

The state or quality of being like or alike
Appearance or form; guise.
Example: A foe in the likeness of a friend
That which closely resembles; a portrait.
Example: How he looked, the likenesses of him which still remain enable us to imagine.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a pictorial representation

In a sentence: "The likeness is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIKENESS. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is LIKENESS a Scrabble word?: LIKENESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does LIKENESS mean?: a pictorial representation
How do you use LIKENESS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The likeness is noted."
How many points is LIKENESS worth in Scrabble?: LIKENESS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIKENESS?: LIKENESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIKENESS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ALIKENESS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.