How many points is HAMSTER worth in Scrabble?

HAMSTER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HAMSTER?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

HAMSTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HAMSTER means "small rodent with a short tail and cheek pouches".

/ˈhæm(p)stɚ/

Pronunciation

Any of various Old-World rodent species belonging to the subfamily Cricetinae.
Other rodents of similar appearance, such as the maned hamster or crested hamster, Lophiomys imhausi, mouse-like hamsters of genus Calomyscus, and the white-tailed rat (Mystromys albicaudatus).

To secrete or store privately, as a hamster does with food in its cheek pouches.

Synonyms: stash

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

small rodent with a short tail and cheek pouches

In a sentence: "The hamster is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HAMSTER. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is HAMSTER a Scrabble word?: HAMSTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does HAMSTER mean?: small rodent with a short tail and cheek pouches
How do you use HAMSTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hamster is noted."
How many points is HAMSTER worth in Scrabble?: HAMSTER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HAMSTER?: HAMSTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HAMSTER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HAMSTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.