How many points is FAULTLINE worth in Scrabble?

FAULTLINE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FAULTLINE?

FAULTLINE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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12 pts

FAULTLINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. FAULTLINE means "surface of a fault fracture".

The line formed by the intersection of the plane of a fault with the surface of the Earth
(by extension) A minor split (in public opinion etc) that may develop into something larger

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

surface of a fault fracture

In a sentence: "The faultline is noted."

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

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

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

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Is FAULTLINE a Scrabble word?: FAULTLINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does FAULTLINE mean?: surface of a fault fracture
How do you use FAULTLINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The faultline is noted."
How many points is FAULTLINE worth in Scrabble?: FAULTLINE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FAULTLINE?: FAULTLINE is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FAULTLINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FAULTLINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.