How many points is HOUND worth in Scrabble?

HOUND is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOUND?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

HOUND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. HOUND means "hunting dog".

/haʊnd/

Pronunciation: /haʊnd/

A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
Any canine animal.
(by extension) Someone who seeks something.

To persistently harass.
Example: He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.
To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.

(in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top to rest on.
A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

hunting dog

In a sentence: "The hound is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HOUND. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is HOUND a Scrabble word?: HOUND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does HOUND mean?: hunting dog
How do you use HOUND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The hound is noted."
How many points is HOUND worth in Scrabble?: HOUND is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOUND?: HOUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOUND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.