How many points is AFTERSHOCK worth in Scrabble?

AFTERSHOCK is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AFTERSHOCK?

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

Can you add a letter to AFTERSHOCK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AFTERSHOCK

22 pts

AFTERSHOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. AFTERSHOCK means "an earthquake that follows and has its epicentre near a larger earthquake".

Meaning & examples

noun

An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.
Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.

Antonyms: foreshock

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an earthquake that follows and has its epicentre near a larger earthquake

In a sentence: "The aftershock is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of AFTERSHOCK. It scores 22 points.

Back hooks

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

AFTERSHOCKS23 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 22

AFTERSHOCK Scrabble FAQ

Is AFTERSHOCK a Scrabble word?: AFTERSHOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does AFTERSHOCK mean?: an earthquake that follows and has its epicentre near a larger earthquake
How do you use AFTERSHOCK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The aftershock is noted."
How many points is AFTERSHOCK worth in Scrabble?: AFTERSHOCK is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AFTERSHOCK?: AFTERSHOCK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AFTERSHOCK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AFTERSHOCKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.