How many points is SMOTHER worth in Scrabble?

SMOTHER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SMOTHER?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

SMOTHER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. SMOTHER means "to prevent from breathing".

/ˈsmʌðɚ/

Pronunciation

To suffocate; stifle; obstruct, more or less completely, the respiration of something or someone.
To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
Example: to smother a fire with ashes
To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
Example: The committee's report was smothered.

Synonyms: conceal, cover up, hide, stifle

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to prevent from breathing

In a sentence: "They smother."

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

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

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

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Is SMOTHER a Scrabble word?: SMOTHER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does SMOTHER mean?: to prevent from breathing
How do you use SMOTHER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They smother."
How many points is SMOTHER worth in Scrabble?: SMOTHER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SMOTHER?: SMOTHER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SMOTHER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMOTHERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.