How many points is ISTHMUS worth in Scrabble?

ISTHMUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ISTHMUS?

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

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ISTHMUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. ISTHMUS means "narrow strip of land connecting two areas of land".

/ˈɪs.məs/

Pronunciation: /ˈɪs.məs/

A narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, and connecting two larger landmasses.
Any such narrow part connecting two larger structures.
An edge in a graph whose deletion increases the number of connected components of the graph.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

narrow strip of land connecting two areas of land

In a sentence: "The isthmus is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ISTHMUS. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is ISTHMUS a Scrabble word?: ISTHMUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does ISTHMUS mean?: narrow strip of land connecting two areas of land
How do you use ISTHMUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The isthmus is noted."
How many points is ISTHMUS worth in Scrabble?: ISTHMUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ISTHMUS?: ISTHMUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).