How many points is PLAINTEXT worth in Scrabble?

PLAINTEXT is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLAINTEXT?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

PLAINTEXT

18 pts

PLAINTEXT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. PLAINTEXT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

Text or any data that is to be encrypted (as opposed to ciphertext).
Example: Using the sophisticated code was useless since the spy merely stole the plain text from the waste basket.
Data which consists only of human-readable text, as opposed to machine-readable binary data or formatting markup.

Synonyms: cleartext, flat text, text file

Antonyms: ciphertext

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The plaintext is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PLAINTEXT. It scores 18 points.

Word forms

PLAINTEXTS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

PLAINTEXT Scrabble FAQ

Is PLAINTEXT a Scrabble word?: PLAINTEXT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does PLAINTEXT mean?: PLAINTEXT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use PLAINTEXT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The plaintext is noted."
How many points is PLAINTEXT worth in Scrabble?: PLAINTEXT is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLAINTEXT?: PLAINTEXT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).