How many points is SOUTHWEST worth in Scrabble?

SOUTHWEST is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SOUTHWEST?

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

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SOUTHWEST

15 pts

SOUTHWEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. SOUTHWEST is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/saʊˈwɛst/

noun

The compass point halfway between south and west, specifically 225°, abbreviated as SW.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the southwest; southwestern.
Towards the southwest, southwestwards, southwestern.
From the southwest, southwesterly

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The southwest is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SOUTHWEST. It scores 15 points.

Word forms

SOUTHWESTS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

SOUTHWEST Scrabble FAQ

Is SOUTHWEST a Scrabble word?: SOUTHWEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does SOUTHWEST mean?: SOUTHWEST is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use SOUTHWEST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The southwest is noted."
How many points is SOUTHWEST worth in Scrabble?: SOUTHWEST is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SOUTHWEST?: SOUTHWEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).