How many points is FOREPLAY worth in Scrabble?

FOREPLAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOREPLAY?

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

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

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16 pts

FOREPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. FOREPLAY means "sexual stimulation before intercourse (not_family)".

/ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/

In human sexual behavior, the acts at the beginning of a sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.

Synonyms: contrectation, foresex

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

sexual stimulation before intercourse (not_family)

In a sentence: "The foreplay is noted."

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

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

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

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Is FOREPLAY a Scrabble word?: FOREPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does FOREPLAY mean?: sexual stimulation before intercourse (not_family)
How do you use FOREPLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The foreplay is noted."
How many points is FOREPLAY worth in Scrabble?: FOREPLAY is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FOREPLAY?: FOREPLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FOREPLAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FOREPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.