How many points is HAMMERHEAD worth in Scrabble?

HAMMERHEAD is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAMMERHEAD?

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

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

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21 pts

HAMMERHEAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. HAMMERHEAD means "a type of shark".

Pronunciation

The portion of a hammer containing the metal striking face (also including the claw or peen if so equipped).
Any of various sharks of the genus Sphyrna or Zygaena having the eyes set on projections from the sides of the head, which gives it a hammer shape.
A fresh-water fish; the stone-roller, in the minnow family Cyprinidae.

Synonyms: hammerhead shark

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

a type of shark

In a sentence: "The hammerhead is noted."

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

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Is HAMMERHEAD a Scrabble word?: HAMMERHEAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does HAMMERHEAD mean?: a type of shark
How do you use HAMMERHEAD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hammerhead is noted."
How many points is HAMMERHEAD worth in Scrabble?: HAMMERHEAD is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAMMERHEAD?: HAMMERHEAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAMMERHEAD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HAMMERHEADS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.