How many points is BUSYWORK worth in Scrabble?

BUSYWORK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUSYWORK?

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

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

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20 pts

BUSYWORK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. BUSYWORK means "unproductive work".

Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
Example: Until we have a system clearly established, entering more data is just busy work.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

unproductive work

In a sentence: "The busywork is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUSYWORK. It scores 20 points.

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

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

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Is BUSYWORK a Scrabble word?: BUSYWORK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does BUSYWORK mean?: unproductive work
How do you use BUSYWORK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The busywork is noted."
How many points is BUSYWORK worth in Scrabble?: BUSYWORK is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUSYWORK?: BUSYWORK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUSYWORK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUSYWORKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.