How many points is ASTERISK worth in Scrabble?

ASTERISK is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ASTERISK?

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

Can you add a letter to ASTERISK?

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

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ASTERISK

12 pts

ASTERISK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ASTERISK means "star-shaped symbol (*) used in printing or writing to indicate a footnote, etc".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæstəɹɪsk/

Pronunciation: /ˈæstəɹɪsk/

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noun

The symbol *.
Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
Example: They came into the tournament highly ranked, but with a little bit of an asterisk as their last two wins had been unconvincing.

verb

To mark or replace with an asterisk symbol (*); star.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

star-shaped symbol (*) used in printing or writing to indicate a footnote, etc

In a sentence: "The asterisk is noted."

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Back hooks

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

ASTERISKS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

ASTERISK Scrabble FAQ

Is ASTERISK a Scrabble word?: ASTERISK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ASTERISK mean?: star-shaped symbol (*) used in printing or writing to indicate a footnote, etc
How do you use ASTERISK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The asterisk is noted."
How many points is ASTERISK worth in Scrabble?: ASTERISK is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ASTERISK?: ASTERISK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ASTERISK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASTERISKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.