How many points is LAUNCH worth in Scrabble?

LAUNCH is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAUNCH?

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

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

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11 pts

LAUNCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. LAUNCH means "put into the water for the first time".

/lɔːnt͡ʃ/

Pronunciation: /lɔnt͡ʃ/

The movement of a vessel from land into the water; especially, the sliding on ways from the stocks on which it is built. (Compare: to splash a ship.)
The act or fact of launching (a ship/vessel, a project, a new book, etc.).
An event held to celebrate the launch of a ship/vessel, project, a new book, etc.; a launch party.
Example: book launch

To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.
To pierce with, or as with, a lance.
To cause (a vessel) to move or slide from the land or a larger vessel into the water; to set afloat.
Example: The navy launched another ship.

Synonyms: lance, pierce

The boat of the largest size and/or of most importance belonging to a ship of war, and often called the "captain's boat" or "captain's launch".
A boat used to convey guests to and from a yacht.
An open boat of any size powered by steam, petrol, electricity, etc.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

put into the water for the first time

In a sentence: "They launch."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LAUNCH. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is LAUNCH a Scrabble word?: LAUNCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does LAUNCH mean?: put into the water for the first time
How do you use LAUNCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They launch."
How many points is LAUNCH worth in Scrabble?: LAUNCH is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAUNCH?: LAUNCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAUNCH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLAUNCH. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.