How many points is TENTERHOOK worth in Scrabble?

TENTERHOOK is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENTERHOOK?

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

Scrabble

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TENTERHOOK

17 pts

TENTERHOOK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. TENTERHOOK is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

One of a series of hooks used to stretch cloth on a tenter.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "The tenterhook is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TENTERHOOK. It scores 17 points.

Word forms

TENTERHOOKS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

TENTERHOOK Scrabble FAQ

Is TENTERHOOK a Scrabble word?: TENTERHOOK is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does TENTERHOOK mean?: TENTERHOOK is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use TENTERHOOK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tenterhook is noted."
How many points is TENTERHOOK worth in Scrabble?: TENTERHOOK is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENTERHOOK?: TENTERHOOK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).