How many points is BEDBUG worth in Scrabble?

BEDBUG is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BEDBUG?

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

Can you add a letter to BEDBUG?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BEDBUG

12 pts

BEDBUG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BEDBUG means "small blood-sucking wingless insect that infests dirty houses".

Meaning & examples

noun

A small nocturnal insect (Cimex lectularius), of the family Cimicidae, that feeds on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded hosts.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

small blood-sucking wingless insect that infests dirty houses

In a sentence: "The bedbug is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

BEDBUGS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

BEDBUG Scrabble FAQ

Is BEDBUG a Scrabble word?: BEDBUG is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BEDBUG mean?: small blood-sucking wingless insect that infests dirty houses
How do you use BEDBUG in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bedbug is noted."
How many points is BEDBUG worth in Scrabble?: BEDBUG is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BEDBUG?: BEDBUG is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BEDBUG?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BEDBUGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.