How many points is FOUNDER worth in Scrabble?

FOUNDER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FOUNDER?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

FOUNDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. FOUNDER means "break down or fail".

/ˈfaʊndə/

Pronunciation: /ˈfaʊndɚ/

One who founds or establishes (especially said of a company, project, organisation, state)
Example: the founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg
Someone for whose parents one has no data.

Antonyms: ruiner

The iron worker in charge of the blast furnace and the smelting operation.
One who casts metals in various forms; a caster.
Example: a founder of cannon, bells, hardware, or printing types

A severe laminitis of a horse, caused by untreated internal inflammation in the hooves.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

break down or fail

In a sentence: "They founder."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FOUNDER. It scores 11 points.

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

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

= 11

Is FOUNDER a Scrabble word?: FOUNDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does FOUNDER mean?: break down or fail
How do you use FOUNDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They founder."
How many points is FOUNDER worth in Scrabble?: FOUNDER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FOUNDER?: FOUNDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FOUNDER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FOUNDERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.