How many points is COOTIES worth in Scrabble?

COOTIES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COOTIES?

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

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COOTIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. COOTIES is a noun form of cootie. COOTIE means "body louse".

/ˈkuːtiz/

A louse (Pediculus humanus).
A louse (Pediculus humanus).
(usually in the plural) Any germ or contaminant, real or imagined, especially from the opposite gender (for pre-pubescent children).
Example: I’m not drinking from his glass until I wash the cooties off it.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

COOTIES is a noun form of cootie. COOTIE means "body louse".

In a sentence: "The cooties is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of COOTIES. It scores 9 points.

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Is COOTIES a Scrabble word?: COOTIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does COOTIES mean?: COOTIES is a noun form of cootie. COOTIE means "body louse".
How do you use COOTIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cooties is noted."
How many points is COOTIES worth in Scrabble?: COOTIES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COOTIES?: COOTIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).