How many points is CHILDCARE worth in Scrabble?

CHILDCARE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CHILDCARE?

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

Can you add a letter to CHILDCARE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CHILDCARE

17 pts

CHILDCARE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CHILDCARE means "care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority".

Meaning & examples

noun

The act, practice, or occupation of supervising and taking care of young children.
A place where young children are supervised while away from their parents or guardians.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority

In a sentence: "The childcare is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CHILDCARE. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

CHILDCARES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

CHILDCARE Scrabble FAQ

Is CHILDCARE a Scrabble word?: CHILDCARE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CHILDCARE mean?: care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority
How do you use CHILDCARE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The childcare is noted."
How many points is CHILDCARE worth in Scrabble?: CHILDCARE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CHILDCARE?: CHILDCARE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CHILDCARE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHILDCARES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.