How many points is CURTAIN worth in Scrabble?

CURTAIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CURTAIN?

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

Can you add a letter to CURTAIN?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CURTAIN

9 pts

CURTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CURTAIN means "piece of cloth hung at a window or opening as a screen".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɜːtn̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːtn̩/

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɝtn̩/

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noun

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.
A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.
(by extension) The beginning of a show; the moment the curtain rises.
Example: He took so long to shave his head that we arrived 45 minutes after curtain and were denied late entry.

verb

To cover (a window) with a curtain; to hang curtains.
To hide, cover or separate as if by a curtain.

Synonyms: becurtain

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

piece of cloth hung at a window or opening as a screen

In a sentence: "The curtain is noted."

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CURTAINS10 pts

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Letter Values

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CURTAIN Scrabble FAQ

Is CURTAIN a Scrabble word?: CURTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does CURTAIN mean?: piece of cloth hung at a window or opening as a screen
How do you use CURTAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The curtain is noted."
How many points is CURTAIN worth in Scrabble?: CURTAIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CURTAIN?: CURTAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CURTAIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CURTAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.