How many points is BELLYFLOP worth in Scrabble?

BELLYFLOP is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BELLYFLOP?

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

Can you add a letter to BELLYFLOP?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BELLYFLOP

19 pts

BELLYFLOP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. BELLYFLOP means "perform a dive into water in which the body lands horizontally".

Meaning & examples

noun

A style of diving into a body of water in which the surface impact is made mostly by one's abdomen.

Synonyms: belly flopper, belly whop, belly whopper

verb

To perform this type of dive.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

perform a dive into water in which the body lands horizontally

In a sentence: "They bellyflop."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BELLYFLOP. It scores 19 points.

Back hooks

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BELLYFLOPS20 pts

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

Letter Values

= 19

BELLYFLOP Scrabble FAQ

Is BELLYFLOP a Scrabble word?: BELLYFLOP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does BELLYFLOP mean?: perform a dive into water in which the body lands horizontally
How do you use BELLYFLOP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bellyflop."
How many points is BELLYFLOP worth in Scrabble?: BELLYFLOP is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BELLYFLOP?: BELLYFLOP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BELLYFLOP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BELLYFLOPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.