How many points is DISTORT worth in Scrabble?

DISTORT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISTORT?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

DISTORT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. DISTORT means "misrepresent (the truth or facts)".

/dɪsˈtɔːt/

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈtɔːt/

To bring something out of shape, to misshape.
To become misshapen.
To give a false or misleading account of
Example: In their articles, journalists sometimes distort the truth.

Synonyms: deform

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

misrepresent (the truth or facts)

In a sentence: "They distort."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DISTORT. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is DISTORT a Scrabble word?: DISTORT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does DISTORT mean?: misrepresent (the truth or facts)
How do you use DISTORT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They distort."
How many points is DISTORT worth in Scrabble?: DISTORT is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISTORT?: DISTORT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DISTORT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISTORTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.