How many points is BUGHOUSE worth in Scrabble?

BUGHOUSE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUGHOUSE?

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

Can you add a letter to BUGHOUSE?

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

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BUGHOUSE

14 pts

BUGHOUSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. BUGHOUSE means "slang term for a psychiatric hospital (slang, not_family)".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbʌɡhaʊs/

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌɡhaʊs/

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noun

A flea-infested hotel, lodging-house etc.
A prison.
A hospital, especially a lunatic asylum.

adjective

Crazy, insane.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

slang term for a psychiatric hospital (slang, not_family)

In a sentence: "The bughouse is noted."

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Back hooks

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BUGHOUSES15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BUGHOUSE Scrabble FAQ

Is BUGHOUSE a Scrabble word?: BUGHOUSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does BUGHOUSE mean?: slang term for a psychiatric hospital (slang, not_family)
How do you use BUGHOUSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bughouse is noted."
How many points is BUGHOUSE worth in Scrabble?: BUGHOUSE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUGHOUSE?: BUGHOUSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUGHOUSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUGHOUSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.