How many points is ISSUE worth in Scrabble?

ISSUE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ISSUE?

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

Can you add a letter to ISSUE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ISSUE

5 pts

ISSUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. ISSUE means "topic of interest or discussion".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɪsjuː/

Pronunciation: /ˈɪsjuː/

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Pronunciation: /ˈɪʃ(j)u/

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noun

The action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:
Someone or something that flows out or comes out, particularly:
The means or opportunity by which something flows or comes out, particularly:

Synonyms: charge, sally, sortie, descendant, fruit of one's loins, offspring

verb

To flow out, to proceed from, to come out or from.
Example: The rents issuing from the land permitted him to live as a man of independent means.
To rush out, to sally forth.
Example: The men issued from the town and attacked the besiegers.
To extend into, to open onto.
Example: The road issues into the highway.

Synonyms: begive

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

topic of interest or discussion

In a sentence: "The issue is noted."

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Front hooks

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TISSUE6 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ISSUE Scrabble FAQ

Is ISSUE a Scrabble word?: ISSUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does ISSUE mean?: topic of interest or discussion
How do you use ISSUE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The issue is noted."
How many points is ISSUE worth in Scrabble?: ISSUE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ISSUE?: ISSUE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ISSUE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TISSUE, ISSUED, ISSUER, ISSUES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.