How many points is CHESSBOARD worth in Scrabble?

CHESSBOARD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHESSBOARD?

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

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

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18 pts

CHESSBOARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. CHESSBOARD means "a checkerboard used in the game of chess".

The square board used in the game of chess, subdivided into eight rows of eight squares each, the squares in each row and column being of alternating colours.
A mathematical construction based on this pattern of squares

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

a checkerboard used in the game of chess

In a sentence: "The chessboard is noted."

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

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

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

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Is CHESSBOARD a Scrabble word?: CHESSBOARD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does CHESSBOARD mean?: a checkerboard used in the game of chess
How do you use CHESSBOARD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The chessboard is noted."
How many points is CHESSBOARD worth in Scrabble?: CHESSBOARD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHESSBOARD?: CHESSBOARD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHESSBOARD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHESSBOARDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.