How many points is BUILDUP worth in Scrabble?

BUILDUP is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUILDUP?

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

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

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12 pts

BUILDUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BUILDUP means "gradual approach to a climax or critical point".

An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
Example: Snow buildup on roads makes for hazardous driving.
The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth.

Antonyms: teardown

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

gradual approach to a climax or critical point

In a sentence: "The buildup is noted."

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

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

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

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Is BUILDUP a Scrabble word?: BUILDUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BUILDUP mean?: gradual approach to a climax or critical point
How do you use BUILDUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buildup is noted."
How many points is BUILDUP worth in Scrabble?: BUILDUP is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUILDUP?: BUILDUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUILDUP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUILDUPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.