How many points is AFTERNOON worth in Scrabble?

AFTERNOON is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AFTERNOON?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFTERNOONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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12 pts

AFTERNOON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. AFTERNOON means "time between noon and evening".

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.
The later part of anything, often with implications of decline.
A party or social event held in the afternoon.

Synonyms: aft, arvo, undern

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

time between noon and evening

In a sentence: "The afternoon is noted."

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

Add one letter after AFTERNOON. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is AFTERNOON a Scrabble word?: AFTERNOON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does AFTERNOON mean?: time between noon and evening
How do you use AFTERNOON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The afternoon is noted."
How many points is AFTERNOON worth in Scrabble?: AFTERNOON is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AFTERNOON?: AFTERNOON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AFTERNOON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFTERNOONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.