How many points is HEADWORD worth in Scrabble?

HEADWORD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HEADWORD?

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

Can you add a letter to HEADWORD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

HEADWORD

16 pts

HEADWORD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. HEADWORD means "key word placed at the beginning of a line, paragraph, etc, as in a dictionary entry".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

key word placed at the beginning of a line, paragraph, etc, as in a dictionary entry

In a sentence: "The headword is noted."

Share HEADWORD

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

Back hooks

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

HEADWORDS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

HEADWORD Scrabble FAQ

Is HEADWORD a Scrabble word?: HEADWORD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does HEADWORD mean?: key word placed at the beginning of a line, paragraph, etc, as in a dictionary entry
How do you use HEADWORD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The headword is noted."
How many points is HEADWORD worth in Scrabble?: HEADWORD is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HEADWORD?: HEADWORD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HEADWORD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HEADWORDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.