How many points is OXBOW worth in Scrabble?

OXBOW is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OXBOW?

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

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OXBOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. OXBOW means "a U-shaped piece of wood in an ox yoke".

/ˈɒksbəʊ/

A U-shaped piece of wood used as a collar for an ox, the upper parts fastened to its yoke
A meander in a river; the land enclosed by such a loop

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a U-shaped piece of wood in an ox yoke

In a sentence: "The oxbow is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OXBOW. It scores 17 points.

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Is OXBOW a Scrabble word?: OXBOW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does OXBOW mean?: a U-shaped piece of wood in an ox yoke
How do you use OXBOW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The oxbow is noted."
How many points is OXBOW worth in Scrabble?: OXBOW is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OXBOW?: OXBOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).