How many points is CHECKER worth in Scrabble?

CHECKER is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHECKER?

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

Can you add a letter to CHECKER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHECKER

18 pts

CHECKER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. CHECKER is a noun form of chequer. CHEQUER means "piece used in Chinese chequers".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtʃɛkə/

noun

One who checks or verifies something.
One who makes a check mark.
The clerk who tallies cost of purchases and accepts payment.
Example: There was a long line at the grocery store because the checker was so slow.

noun

A playing piece in the game of checkers (British: draughts).
A pattern of alternating colours as on a chessboard.

verb

To mark in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.
To develop markings in a pattern of alternating light and dark positions, like a checkerboard.

noun

The fruit of the wild service tree or chequer tree, Photinia villosa, syn. Sorbus terminalis

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

CHECKER is a noun form of chequer. CHEQUER means "piece used in Chinese chequers".

In a sentence: "The checker is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHECKER. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

CHEQUER21 pts

Back hooks

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

CHECKERS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

CHECKER Scrabble FAQ

Is CHECKER a Scrabble word?: CHECKER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does CHECKER mean?: CHECKER is a noun form of chequer. CHEQUER means "piece used in Chinese chequers".
How do you use CHECKER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The checker is noted."
How many points is CHECKER worth in Scrabble?: CHECKER is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHECKER?: CHECKER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHECKER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHECKERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.