How many points is EXTORTION worth in Scrabble?

EXTORTION is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXTORTION?

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

Can you add a letter to EXTORTION?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

EXTORTION

16 pts

EXTORTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EXTORTION means "act of securing money, favours, etc by intimidation or violence".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

act of securing money, favours, etc by intimidation or violence

In a sentence: "The extortion is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of EXTORTION. It scores 16 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before EXTORTION. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SEXTORTION17 pts

Back hooks

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

EXTORTIONS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

EXTORTION Scrabble FAQ

Is EXTORTION a Scrabble word?: EXTORTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EXTORTION mean?: act of securing money, favours, etc by intimidation or violence
How do you use EXTORTION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The extortion is noted."
How many points is EXTORTION worth in Scrabble?: EXTORTION is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXTORTION?: EXTORTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXTORTION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SEXTORTION, EXTORTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.