How many points is GENIZAH worth in Scrabble?

GENIZAH is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GENIZAH?

GENIZAH is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to GENIZAH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GENIZAH

20 pts

GENIZAH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. GENIZAH means "repository for sacred objects which may not be destroyed".

Meaning & examples

/ɡɛˈniːzə/

Pronunciation: /ɡɛˈniːzə/

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noun

A depository where sacred Hebrew books or other sacred items that by Jewish law cannot be disposed of are kept before they can be properly buried in a cemetery.
Example: The Cairo Genizah was discovered in 1896.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

repository for sacred objects which may not be destroyed

In a sentence: "The genizah is noted."

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Back hooks

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GENIZAHS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Z10

= 20

GENIZAH Scrabble FAQ

Is GENIZAH a Scrabble word?: GENIZAH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does GENIZAH mean?: repository for sacred objects which may not be destroyed
How do you use GENIZAH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The genizah is noted."
How many points is GENIZAH worth in Scrabble?: GENIZAH is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GENIZAH?: GENIZAH is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GENIZAH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GENIZAHS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.