How many points is CLERIHEW worth in Scrabble?

CLERIHEW is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLERIHEW?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

CLERIHEW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CLERIHEW means "form of comic or satiric verse".

/ˈklɛɹɨˌhjuː/

A humorous rhyme of four lines with the rhyming scheme AABB, usually regarding a person mentioned in the first line.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

form of comic or satiric verse

In a sentence: "The clerihew is noted."

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

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

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

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