How many points is BOBSTAY worth in Scrabble?

BOBSTAY is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOBSTAY?

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

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

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14 pts

BOBSTAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. BOBSTAY means "stay between a bowsprit and the stem of a vessel".

A strong rope or chain rigging running from the end of the bowsprit to the ship's stem or cutwater.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

stay between a bowsprit and the stem of a vessel

In a sentence: "The bobstay is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BOBSTAY. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is BOBSTAY a Scrabble word?: BOBSTAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does BOBSTAY mean?: stay between a bowsprit and the stem of a vessel
How do you use BOBSTAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bobstay is noted."
How many points is BOBSTAY worth in Scrabble?: BOBSTAY is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOBSTAY?: BOBSTAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BOBSTAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOBSTAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.