How many points is HANGNAIL worth in Scrabble?

HANGNAIL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANGNAIL?

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

Can you add a letter to HANGNAIL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HANGNAIL

12 pts

HANGNAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. HANGNAIL means "piece of skin partly torn away from the base or side of a fingernail".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

piece of skin partly torn away from the base or side of a fingernail

In a sentence: "The hangnail is noted."

Share HANGNAIL

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

Back hooks

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

HANGNAILS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

HANGNAIL Scrabble FAQ

Is HANGNAIL a Scrabble word?: HANGNAIL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does HANGNAIL mean?: piece of skin partly torn away from the base or side of a fingernail
How do you use HANGNAIL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hangnail is noted."
How many points is HANGNAIL worth in Scrabble?: HANGNAIL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANGNAIL?: HANGNAIL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANGNAIL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANGNAILS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.