How many points is HALFTONE worth in Scrabble?

HALFTONE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HALFTONE?

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

Can you add a letter to HALFTONE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HALFTONE

14 pts

HALFTONE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. HALFTONE means "illustration showing lights and shadows by means of very small dots".

Meaning & examples

noun

Half the interval between two notes on a scale.
A picture made by using the process of half-toning.
An intermediate or middle tone in a painting, engraving, photograph, etc.; a middle tint, neither very dark nor very light.

Synonyms: semitone

verb

To reproduce a photograph or other continuous tone image by the use of dots of various sizes.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

illustration showing lights and shadows by means of very small dots

In a sentence: "The halftone is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HALFTONE. It scores 14 points.

Back hooks

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

HALFTONES15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

HALFTONE Scrabble FAQ

Is HALFTONE a Scrabble word?: HALFTONE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does HALFTONE mean?: illustration showing lights and shadows by means of very small dots
How do you use HALFTONE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The halftone is noted."
How many points is HALFTONE worth in Scrabble?: HALFTONE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HALFTONE?: HALFTONE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HALFTONE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HALFTONES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.