How many points is SHORTAGE worth in Scrabble?

SHORTAGE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTAGE?

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

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12 pts

SHORTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. SHORTAGE means "an insufficient supply or amount".

Antonyms: butter mountain, mountain, glut

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an insufficient supply or amount

In a sentence: "The shortage is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHORTAGE. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is SHORTAGE a Scrabble word?: SHORTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does SHORTAGE mean?: an insufficient supply or amount
How do you use SHORTAGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shortage is noted."
How many points is SHORTAGE worth in Scrabble?: SHORTAGE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTAGE?: SHORTAGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).