How many points is DROUGHT worth in Scrabble?

DROUGHT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DROUGHT?

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

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

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12 pts

DROUGHT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DROUGHT means "prolonged shortage of rainfall".

[dɹʌʊt]

Pronunciation: /dɹaʊt/

A period of unusually low rainfall, longer and more severe than a dry spell.
(by extension) A longer than expected term without success, particularly in sport.

Synonyms: losing streak

Antonyms: winning streak

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

prolonged shortage of rainfall

In a sentence: "The drought is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DROUGHT. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is DROUGHT a Scrabble word?: DROUGHT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DROUGHT mean?: prolonged shortage of rainfall
How do you use DROUGHT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The drought is noted."
How many points is DROUGHT worth in Scrabble?: DROUGHT is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DROUGHT?: DROUGHT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DROUGHT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DROUGHTS, DROUGHTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.