How many points is PHONOGRAPH worth in Scrabble?

PHONOGRAPH is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PHONOGRAPH?

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

Can you add a letter to PHONOGRAPH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PHONOGRAPH

21 pts

PHONOGRAPH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points. PHONOGRAPH is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/

noun

A device that captures sound waves onto an engraved archive; a lathe.
A device that records or plays sound from cylinder records.
A record player.

Synonyms: talking phonograph, gramophone, record player

verb

To record for playback by phonograph.
To transcribe into phonographic symbols.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The phonograph is noted."

Share PHONOGRAPH

Check the Scrabble meaning of PHONOGRAPH. It scores 21 points.

Word forms

PHONOGRAPHS22 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after PHONOGRAPH. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

PHONOGRAPHY25 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 21

PHONOGRAPH Scrabble FAQ

Is PHONOGRAPH a Scrabble word?: PHONOGRAPH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 21 points.
What does PHONOGRAPH mean?: PHONOGRAPH is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PHONOGRAPH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The phonograph is noted."
How many points is PHONOGRAPH worth in Scrabble?: PHONOGRAPH is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PHONOGRAPH?: PHONOGRAPH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PHONOGRAPH?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PHONOGRAPHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.