How many points is COUNTER worth in Scrabble?

COUNTER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTER?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

COUNTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. COUNTER means "long flat surface in a bank or shop".

/ˈkaʊntə/

Pronunciation: /ˈkaʊntə/

One who counts
Example: He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.
A reckoner; someone who collects data by counting; an enumerator.
An object (now especially a small disc) used in counting or keeping count, or as a marker in games, etc.
Example: He rolled a six on the dice, so moved his counter forward six spaces.

A deal to swap goods or services.
A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.
An entry (or account) that cancels another entry (or account).
Example: The sum for each contra account is shown in the last column.

Something opposite or contrary to something else.
A proactive defensive hold or move in reaction to a hold or move by one's opponent.
Example: Always know a counter to any hold you try against your opponent.
The overhanging stern of a vessel above the waterline, below and somewhat forward of the stern proper.

Contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction.
In the wrong way; contrary to the right course.
Example: a hound that runs counter

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

long flat surface in a bank or shop

In a sentence: "The counter is noted."

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

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

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

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Is COUNTER a Scrabble word?: COUNTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does COUNTER mean?: long flat surface in a bank or shop
How do you use COUNTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The counter is noted."
How many points is COUNTER worth in Scrabble?: COUNTER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTER?: COUNTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COUNTER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COUNTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.