How many points is HOMOSEXUAL worth in Scrabble?

HOMOSEXUAL is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOMOSEXUAL?

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

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

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22 pts

HOMOSEXUAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points. HOMOSEXUAL means "attracted to the same sex".

/ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/

Pronunciation: /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/

Pronunciation: /ˌhoʊmoʊˈsɛkʃuːəl/

Synonyms: Uranian, bugger, carpet muncher, company man, dyke, fag, faggot, fairy

(of a person or animal) Possessing sexual and/or emotional attraction towards members of the same sex. Examples being a male androphile or a female gynephile. (Sometimes used in the sense of sole/exclusive attraction.)
(of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two people of the same gender-area; gay.
Example: My sister is currently in a homosexual relationship with a girl in her class.
Intended for or used by homosexuals, as a nightclub, a bar, etc.

Synonyms: LGBT, gay, lesbian, same-sex, faggot, homo, sodomite

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

attracted to the same sex

In a sentence: "It is homosexual."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HOMOSEXUAL. It scores 22 points.

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

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

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Is HOMOSEXUAL a Scrabble word?: HOMOSEXUAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 22 points.
What does HOMOSEXUAL mean?: attracted to the same sex
How do you use HOMOSEXUAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is homosexual."
How many points is HOMOSEXUAL worth in Scrabble?: HOMOSEXUAL is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOMOSEXUAL?: HOMOSEXUAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOMOSEXUAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOMOSEXUALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.