How many points is HINDRANCE worth in Scrabble?

HINDRANCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HINDRANCE?

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

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

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15 pts

HINDRANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. HINDRANCE means "obstruction or snag".

Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
Example: High-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.
The state or act of hindering something
Example: Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

obstruction or snag

In a sentence: "The hindrance is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HINDRANCE. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is HINDRANCE a Scrabble word?: HINDRANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does HINDRANCE mean?: obstruction or snag
How do you use HINDRANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hindrance is noted."
How many points is HINDRANCE worth in Scrabble?: HINDRANCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HINDRANCE?: HINDRANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HINDRANCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HINDRANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.