How many points is COUNTERSCARP worth in Scrabble?

COUNTERSCARP is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSCARP?

COUNTERSCARP is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to COUNTERSCARP?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COUNTERSCARP

18 pts

COUNTERSCARP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. COUNTERSCARP means "a narrow earth band on the outer wall of a defensive ditch".

Meaning & examples

noun

The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a narrow earth band on the outer wall of a defensive ditch

In a sentence: "The counterscarp is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

COUNTERSCARPS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

COUNTERSCARP Scrabble FAQ

Is COUNTERSCARP a Scrabble word?: COUNTERSCARP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does COUNTERSCARP mean?: a narrow earth band on the outer wall of a defensive ditch
How do you use COUNTERSCARP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The counterscarp is noted."
How many points is COUNTERSCARP worth in Scrabble?: COUNTERSCARP is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSCARP?: COUNTERSCARP is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COUNTERSCARP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COUNTERSCARPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.