How many points is FORESHOCK worth in Scrabble?

FORESHOCK is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FORESHOCK?

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

Can you add a letter to FORESHOCK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FORESHOCK

21 pts

FORESHOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. FORESHOCK means "relatively small earthquake heralding the arrival of a much larger one. Some large earthquakes are preceded by a series of foreshocks".

Meaning & examples

noun

A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake sequence. Not all mainshocks have foreshocks.
Any shock or disturbance which precedes an event

Antonyms: aftershock

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

relatively small earthquake heralding the arrival of a much larger one. Some large earthquakes are preceded by a series of foreshocks

In a sentence: "The foreshock is noted."

Share FORESHOCK

Check the Scrabble meaning of FORESHOCK. It scores 21 points.

Back hooks

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

FORESHOCKS22 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 21

FORESHOCK Scrabble FAQ

Is FORESHOCK a Scrabble word?: FORESHOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does FORESHOCK mean?: relatively small earthquake heralding the arrival of a much larger one. Some large earthquakes are preceded by a series of foreshocks
How do you use FORESHOCK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The foreshock is noted."
How many points is FORESHOCK worth in Scrabble?: FORESHOCK is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FORESHOCK?: FORESHOCK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FORESHOCK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FORESHOCKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.