How many points is IPPON worth in Scrabble?

IPPON is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept IPPON?

IPPON is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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IPPON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. IPPON means "winning point awarded in a judo or karate competition".

The highest score in judo, awarded for a throw that places the opponent on their back with impetus or for holding the opponent on their back for a number of seconds.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

winning point awarded in a judo or karate competition

In a sentence: "The ippon is noted."

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

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

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

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Is IPPON a Scrabble word?: IPPON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does IPPON mean?: winning point awarded in a judo or karate competition
How do you use IPPON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ippon is noted."
How many points is IPPON worth in Scrabble?: IPPON is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept IPPON?: IPPON is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to IPPON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes IPPONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.