How many points is CHARACTER worth in Scrabble?

CHARACTER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHARACTER?

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

Can you add a letter to CHARACTER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHARACTER

16 pts

CHARACTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CHARACTER means "combination of qualities distinguishing a person, group, or place".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkæɹəktə/

Pronunciation: /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

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noun

A being involved in the action of a story.
A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.
Example: A single locus governing the petal colour character was detected on the linkage group A2.
A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.
Example: A study of the suspect's character and his cast iron alibi ruled him out.

verb

To write (using characters); to describe.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

combination of qualities distinguishing a person, group, or place

In a sentence: "The character is noted."

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Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

CHARACTER Scrabble FAQ

Is CHARACTER a Scrabble word?: CHARACTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CHARACTER mean?: combination of qualities distinguishing a person, group, or place
How do you use CHARACTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The character is noted."
How many points is CHARACTER worth in Scrabble?: CHARACTER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHARACTER?: CHARACTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHARACTER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHARACTERS, CHARACTERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.