How many points is SEMAPHORE worth in Scrabble?

SEMAPHORE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SEMAPHORE?

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

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SEMAPHORE

16 pts

SEMAPHORE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. SEMAPHORE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈsɛməfɔː/

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛməfɔː/

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noun

Any equipment used for visual signalling by means of flags, lights, or mechanically moving arms, which are used to represent letters of the alphabet, or words.
A visual system for transmitting information using the above equipment; especially, by means of two flags held one in each hand, using an alphabetic and numeric code based on the position of the signaller's arms; flag semaphore.
A bit, token, fragment of code, or some other mechanism which is used to restrict access to a shared function or device to a single process at a time, or to synchronize and coordinate events in different processes.
Example: The thread increments the semaphore to prevent other threads from entering the critical section at the same time.

verb

To signal using, or as if using, a semaphore, with the implication that it is done nonverbally.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They semaphore."

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Word forms

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SEMAPHORE Scrabble FAQ

Is SEMAPHORE a Scrabble word?: SEMAPHORE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does SEMAPHORE mean?: SEMAPHORE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use SEMAPHORE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They semaphore."
How many points is SEMAPHORE worth in Scrabble?: SEMAPHORE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SEMAPHORE?: SEMAPHORE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).