How many points is DESCRIPTOR worth in Scrabble?

DESCRIPTOR is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESCRIPTOR?

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

Can you add a letter to DESCRIPTOR?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DESCRIPTOR

15 pts

DESCRIPTOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. DESCRIPTOR means "in computing, a symbol identifying a particular subject in a storage area".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

in computing, a symbol identifying a particular subject in a storage area

In a sentence: "The descriptor is noted."

Share DESCRIPTOR

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESCRIPTOR. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

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

DESCRIPTORS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

DESCRIPTOR Scrabble FAQ

Is DESCRIPTOR a Scrabble word?: DESCRIPTOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does DESCRIPTOR mean?: in computing, a symbol identifying a particular subject in a storage area
How do you use DESCRIPTOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The descriptor is noted."
How many points is DESCRIPTOR worth in Scrabble?: DESCRIPTOR is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESCRIPTOR?: DESCRIPTOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESCRIPTOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESCRIPTORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.