How many points is FOOTHOLD worth in Scrabble?

FOOTHOLD is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOOTHOLD?

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

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

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15 pts

FOOTHOLD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. FOOTHOLD means "secure position from which progress may be made".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

secure position from which progress may be made

In a sentence: "The foothold is noted."

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

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

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

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Is FOOTHOLD a Scrabble word?: FOOTHOLD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does FOOTHOLD mean?: secure position from which progress may be made
How do you use FOOTHOLD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The foothold is noted."
How many points is FOOTHOLD worth in Scrabble?: FOOTHOLD is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FOOTHOLD?: FOOTHOLD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FOOTHOLD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FOOTHOLDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.