How many points is JOIST worth in Scrabble?

JOIST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JOIST?

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

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

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12 pts

JOIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. JOIST means "horizontal beam".

/dʒɔɪst/

A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

horizontal beam

In a sentence: "The joist is noted."

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

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

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

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Is JOIST a Scrabble word?: JOIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does JOIST mean?: horizontal beam
How do you use JOIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The joist is noted."
How many points is JOIST worth in Scrabble?: JOIST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JOIST?: JOIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JOIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes JOISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.