How many points is CLASSIFIED worth in Scrabble?

CLASSIFIED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLASSIFIED?

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

Can you add a letter to CLASSIFIED?

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

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CLASSIFIED

16 pts

CLASSIFIED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CLASSIFIED means "advert in the classified section of a publication".

Meaning & examples

adjective

Sorted into classes or categories
Formally assigned by a government to one of several levels of sensitivity, usually (in English) top secret, secret, confidential, and, in some countries, restricted; thereby making disclosure to unauthorized persons illegal.
Example: We do not discuss specific interrogation techniques because they are classified information.
Not meant to be disclosed by a person or organization.

verb

To identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
Example: Should we classify "make up" as an idiom or as a phrasal verb?
To declare something a secret, especially a government secret
Example: They decided to classify that information.

Antonyms: declassify

noun

A classified advertisement in a newspaper or magazine.
Example: He ran a classified for the tools he wanted to sell.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

advert in the classified section of a publication

In a sentence: "The classified is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of CLASSIFIED. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

CLASSIFIEDS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

CLASSIFIED Scrabble FAQ

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