How many points is HERETOFORE worth in Scrabble?

HERETOFORE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HERETOFORE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

HERETOFORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. HERETOFORE means "up to this time".

/ˌhɪətəˈfɔə/

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪɹtəfoɹ/

Prior to now, until now, up to the present time; from the beginning to this point.
Example: We now make available these works which were heretofore unpublished.

Synonyms: hitherto

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adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

up to this time

In a sentence: "They did it heretofore."

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

Add one letter before HERETOFORE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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

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Is HERETOFORE a Scrabble word?: HERETOFORE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does HERETOFORE mean?: up to this time
How do you use HERETOFORE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it heretofore."
How many points is HERETOFORE worth in Scrabble?: HERETOFORE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HERETOFORE?: HERETOFORE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HERETOFORE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes THERETOFORE, HERETOFORES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.