How many points is DEATHBLOW worth in Scrabble?

DEATHBLOW is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEATHBLOW?

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

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

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18 pts

DEATHBLOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. DEATHBLOW means "thing or event that destroys hope".

/ˈdɛθbləʊ/

A strike or blow that leads to death, especially a coup de grace.
Something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence, of a project etc.; a fatal setback.
Example: The opening of the bridge dealt a deathblow to the ferry.

Synonyms: another nail in one's coffin

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

thing or event that destroys hope

In a sentence: "The deathblow is noted."

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

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

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

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Is DEATHBLOW a Scrabble word?: DEATHBLOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does DEATHBLOW mean?: thing or event that destroys hope
How do you use DEATHBLOW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The deathblow is noted."
How many points is DEATHBLOW worth in Scrabble?: DEATHBLOW is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEATHBLOW?: DEATHBLOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEATHBLOW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEATHBLOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.