How many points is MORTISES worth in Scrabble?

MORTISES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MORTISES?

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

Can you add a letter to MORTISES?

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

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MORTISES

10 pts

MORTISES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. MORTISES is a verb form of mortise. MORTISE means "to join or fasten securely".

Meaning & examples

noun

A hole that is made to receive a tenon so as to form a joint.
Stability; power of adhesion.

verb

To cut a mortise in.
To join by a mortise and tenon.
To adjust the horizontal space between selected pairs of letters; to kern.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MORTISES is a verb form of mortise. MORTISE means "to join or fasten securely".

In a sentence: "They mortises."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MORTISE9 pts

Front hooks

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

AMORTISES11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

MORTISES Scrabble FAQ

Is MORTISES a Scrabble word?: MORTISES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does MORTISES mean?: MORTISES is a verb form of mortise. MORTISE means "to join or fasten securely".
How do you use MORTISES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They mortises."
How many points is MORTISES worth in Scrabble?: MORTISES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MORTISES?: MORTISES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MORTISES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMORTISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.