How many points is COUNTERPLAY worth in Scrabble?

COUNTERPLAY is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTERPLAY?

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

Can you add a letter to COUNTERPLAY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COUNTERPLAY

18 pts

COUNTERPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. COUNTERPLAY means "move or manoeuvre in a game, intended to counter an opponent's play".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

move or manoeuvre in a game, intended to counter an opponent's play

In a sentence: "The counterplay is noted."

Share COUNTERPLAY

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

Back hooks

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

COUNTERPLAYS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

COUNTERPLAY Scrabble FAQ

Is COUNTERPLAY a Scrabble word?: COUNTERPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does COUNTERPLAY mean?: move or manoeuvre in a game, intended to counter an opponent's play
How do you use COUNTERPLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The counterplay is noted."
How many points is COUNTERPLAY worth in Scrabble?: COUNTERPLAY is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTERPLAY?: COUNTERPLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COUNTERPLAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COUNTERPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.