How many points is BOATSWAINS worth in Scrabble?

BOATSWAINS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOATSWAINS?

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

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BOATSWAINS

15 pts

BOATSWAINS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. BOATSWAINS is a noun form of boatswain. BOATSWAIN means "petty officer on a merchant ship or a warrant officer on a warship who is responsible for the maintenance of the ship and its equipment".

Meaning & examples

noun

The officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship.
The petty officer of a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.
A kind of gull, the jaeger.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BOATSWAINS is a noun form of boatswain. BOATSWAIN means "petty officer on a merchant ship or a warrant officer on a warship who is responsible for the maintenance of the ship and its equipment".

In a sentence: "The boatswains is noted."

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BOATSWAIN14 pts

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Letter Values

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BOATSWAINS Scrabble FAQ

Is BOATSWAINS a Scrabble word?: BOATSWAINS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does BOATSWAINS mean?: BOATSWAINS is a noun form of boatswain. BOATSWAIN means "petty officer on a merchant ship or a warrant officer on a warship who is responsible for the maintenance of the ship and its equipment".
How do you use BOATSWAINS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The boatswains is noted."
How many points is BOATSWAINS worth in Scrabble?: BOATSWAINS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOATSWAINS?: BOATSWAINS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).