How many points is COUNTERSTAIN worth in Scrabble?

COUNTERSTAIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSTAIN?

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

Can you add a letter to COUNTERSTAIN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COUNTERSTAIN

14 pts

COUNTERSTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. COUNTERSTAIN means "to apply additional dye to a specimen to produce a contrasting background".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to apply additional dye to a specimen to produce a contrasting background

Share COUNTERSTAIN

Check the Scrabble meaning of COUNTERSTAIN. It scores 14 points.

Back hooks

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

COUNTERSTAINS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

COUNTERSTAIN Scrabble FAQ

Is COUNTERSTAIN a Scrabble word?: COUNTERSTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
How many points is COUNTERSTAIN worth in Scrabble?: COUNTERSTAIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSTAIN?: COUNTERSTAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COUNTERSTAIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COUNTERSTAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.