How many points is FOSSA worth in Scrabble?

FOSSA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOSSA?

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

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

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8 pts

FOSSA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. FOSSA means "anatomical depression, trench, or hollow area".

/ˈfɑsə/

A pit, groove, cavity, or depression.
A long, narrow, shallow depression on the body of an extraterrestrial body, such as a planet or moon.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

anatomical depression, trench, or hollow area

In a sentence: "The fossa is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FOSSA. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is FOSSA a Scrabble word?: FOSSA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does FOSSA mean?: anatomical depression, trench, or hollow area
How do you use FOSSA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The fossa is noted."
How many points is FOSSA worth in Scrabble?: FOSSA is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FOSSA?: FOSSA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FOSSA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FOSSAE, FOSSAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.