How many points is HANDCLAP worth in Scrabble?

HANDCLAP is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANDCLAP?

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

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

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16 pts

HANDCLAP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. HANDCLAP means "act of clapping hands".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

act of clapping hands

In a sentence: "The handclap is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HANDCLAP. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is HANDCLAP a Scrabble word?: HANDCLAP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does HANDCLAP mean?: act of clapping hands
How do you use HANDCLAP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The handclap is noted."
How many points is HANDCLAP worth in Scrabble?: HANDCLAP is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANDCLAP?: HANDCLAP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANDCLAP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDCLAPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.