How many points is LAYPERSON worth in Scrabble?

LAYPERSON is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LAYPERSON?

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

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

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LAYPERSON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. LAYPERSON means "person who is not a member of the clergy".

A person who is not a cleric.
One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.
Example: The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person who is not a member of the clergy

In a sentence: "The layperson is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LAYPERSON. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is LAYPERSON a Scrabble word?: LAYPERSON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does LAYPERSON mean?: person who is not a member of the clergy
How do you use LAYPERSON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The layperson is noted."
How many points is LAYPERSON worth in Scrabble?: LAYPERSON is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LAYPERSON?: LAYPERSON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LAYPERSON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LAYPERSONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.