How many points is COPYLEFT worth in Scrabble?

COPYLEFT is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COPYLEFT?

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

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

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18 pts

COPYLEFT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. COPYLEFT means "permission to use something free of charge".

The philosophy of using copyrights to enforce freedom of information, especially software source code.
Example: They believe in copyleft because they want their software to be used freely by anyone.
A software license that follows this philosophy.
Example: I have placed my program under copyleft.

To license under a copyleft license.
Example: Linus Torvalds copylefted the Linux kernel.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

permission to use something free of charge

In a sentence: "The copyleft is noted."

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

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

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

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