How many points is KETCHUP worth in Scrabble?

KETCHUP is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KETCHUP?

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

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

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18 pts

KETCHUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. KETCHUP means "thick cold sauce, usu made of tomatoes".

/ˈkɛtʃ.əp/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/

A tomato-vinegar-based sauce, sometimes containing spices, onion or garlic, and (especially in the US) sweeteners.
Such a sauce more generally (not necessarily based on tomatoes).
Example: fish ketchup; fruit ketchup; mushroom ketchup

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

thick cold sauce, usu made of tomatoes

In a sentence: "The ketchup is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of KETCHUP. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is KETCHUP a Scrabble word?: KETCHUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does KETCHUP mean?: thick cold sauce, usu made of tomatoes
How do you use KETCHUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ketchup is noted."
How many points is KETCHUP worth in Scrabble?: KETCHUP is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KETCHUP?: KETCHUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KETCHUP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes KETCHUPS, KETCHUPY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.