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HOW
9 ptsHOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. HOW means "in what way, by what means".
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adverb
Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
in what way, by what means
In a sentence: "They did it how."
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Front hooks
Add one letter before HOW. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
Back hooks
Add one letter after HOW. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).
Shorter words from these letters
Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in HOW, without blank tiles.
Letter Values
H4
O1
W4
= 9
HOW Scrabble FAQ
- Is HOW a Scrabble word?
- HOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
- What does HOW mean?
- in what way, by what means
- How do you use HOW in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "They did it how."
- How many points is HOW worth in Scrabble?
- HOW is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept HOW?
- HOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to HOW?
- In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CHOW, DHOW, SHOW, WHOW, HOWE, HOWF, HOWK, HOWL, HOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.