How many points is ASTERN worth in Scrabble?

ASTERN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ASTERN?

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

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

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6 pts

ASTERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. ASTERN means "at or towards the stern of a ship".

/əˈstɜːn/

Behind a vessel; having a bearing of 180 degrees from ahead.
Example: If one ship is following another, the first is astern of the second.

Antonyms: ahead

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adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

at or towards the stern of a ship

In a sentence: "They did it astern."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ASTERN. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter before ASTERN. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is ASTERN a Scrabble word?: ASTERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does ASTERN mean?: at or towards the stern of a ship
How do you use ASTERN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it astern."
How many points is ASTERN worth in Scrabble?: ASTERN is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ASTERN?: ASTERN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ASTERN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EASTERN, PASTERN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.