How many points is CUMSHAW worth in Scrabble?

CUMSHAW is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CUMSHAW?

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

Can you add a letter to CUMSHAW?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CUMSHAW

17 pts

CUMSHAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. CUMSHAW means "(used, esp formerly, by beggars in Chinese ports) a present or tip".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(used, esp formerly, by beggars in Chinese ports) a present or tip

In a sentence: "The cumshaw is noted."

Share CUMSHAW

Check the Scrabble meaning of CUMSHAW. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

CUMSHAWS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

CUMSHAW Scrabble FAQ

Is CUMSHAW a Scrabble word?: CUMSHAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does CUMSHAW mean?: (used, esp formerly, by beggars in Chinese ports) a present or tip
How do you use CUMSHAW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cumshaw is noted."
How many points is CUMSHAW worth in Scrabble?: CUMSHAW is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CUMSHAW?: CUMSHAW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CUMSHAW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CUMSHAWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.