How many points is KLUDGE worth in Scrabble?

KLUDGE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KLUDGE?

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

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

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12 pts

KLUDGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. KLUDGE means "untidy solution".

/kluːdʒ/

(electronics engineering) An improvised device, typically crudely constructed to test the validity of a principle before doing a finished design.
Any construction or practice, typically crude yet effective, designed to solve a problem temporarily or expediently.
An amalgamated mass of unrelated parts.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

untidy solution

In a sentence: "The kludge is noted."

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

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

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

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