How many points is ASTERISM worth in Scrabble?

ASTERISM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ASTERISM?

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

Can you add a letter to ASTERISM?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ASTERISM

10 pts

ASTERISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. ASTERISM means "three asterisks arranged in a triangle to draw attention to the text that follows".

Meaning & examples

/ˈastəɹɪzəm/

Pronunciation: /ˈastəɹɪzəm/

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noun

(constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).
Example: The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms.
A rarely used typographical symbol (⁂, three asterisks arranged in a triangle), used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.
A star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals by reflected light (as in a star sapphire) or by transmitted light (as in some mica).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

three asterisks arranged in a triangle to draw attention to the text that follows

In a sentence: "The asterism is noted."

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Back hooks

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ASTERISMS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ASTERISM Scrabble FAQ

Is ASTERISM a Scrabble word?: ASTERISM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does ASTERISM mean?: three asterisks arranged in a triangle to draw attention to the text that follows
How do you use ASTERISM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The asterism is noted."
How many points is ASTERISM worth in Scrabble?: ASTERISM is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ASTERISM?: ASTERISM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ASTERISM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASTERISMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.