How many points is LAUGHTER worth in Scrabble?

LAUGHTER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAUGHTER?

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

Can you add a letter to LAUGHTER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LAUGHTER

12 pts

LAUGHTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. LAUGHTER means "sound or action of laughing".

Meaning & examples

/ˈlɑːftə/

Pronunciation: /ˈlæftɚ/

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noun

The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.
Example: Their loud laughter betrayed their presence.
A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the laughing face, particularly of the lips, and of the whole body, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment, satisfaction or derision, and usually attended by a sonorous and interrupted expulsion of air from the lungs.
A reason for merriment.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

sound or action of laughing

In a sentence: "The laughter is noted."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before LAUGHTER. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

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

LAUGHTERS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

LAUGHTER Scrabble FAQ

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