How many points is LAUNCHES worth in Scrabble?

LAUNCHES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAUNCHES?

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

Can you add a letter to LAUNCHES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LAUNCHES

13 pts

LAUNCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. LAUNCHES is a verb form of launch. LAUNCH means "put into the water for the first time".

Meaning & examples

noun

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

verb

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

noun

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

Definition and meaning

LAUNCHES is a verb form of launch. LAUNCH means "put into the water for the first time".

In a sentence: "They launches."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of LAUNCHES. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LAUNCH11 pts

Front hooks

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

FLAUNCHES17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

LAUNCHES Scrabble FAQ

Is LAUNCHES a Scrabble word?: LAUNCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does LAUNCHES mean?: LAUNCHES is a verb form of launch. LAUNCH means "put into the water for the first time".
How do you use LAUNCHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They launches."
How many points is LAUNCHES worth in Scrabble?: LAUNCHES is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAUNCHES?: LAUNCHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAUNCHES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FLAUNCHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.