How many points is HEADWAITER worth in Scrabble?

HEADWAITER is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEADWAITER?

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

Can you add a letter to HEADWAITER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HEADWAITER

17 pts

HEADWAITER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. HEADWAITER means "the head of the dining-room staff of a restaurant or hotel".

Meaning & examples

noun

A waiter who has a supervisory position over the other wait staff; chief waiter.

Synonyms: maître d'

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the head of the dining-room staff of a restaurant or hotel

In a sentence: "The headwaiter is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of HEADWAITER. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

HEADWAITERS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

HEADWAITER Scrabble FAQ

Is HEADWAITER a Scrabble word?: HEADWAITER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does HEADWAITER mean?: the head of the dining-room staff of a restaurant or hotel
How do you use HEADWAITER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The headwaiter is noted."
How many points is HEADWAITER worth in Scrabble?: HEADWAITER is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEADWAITER?: HEADWAITER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEADWAITER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEADWAITERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.