How many points is LIMERICK worth in Scrabble?

LIMERICK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIMERICK?

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

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

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16 pts

LIMERICK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. LIMERICK means "humorous verse of five lines".

/ˈlɪməɹɪk/

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪməɹɪk/

A humorous, often bawdy verse of five anapaestic lines, with the rhyme scheme aabba, and typically having a 9–9–6–6–9 cadence.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

humorous verse of five lines

In a sentence: "The limerick is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIMERICK. It scores 16 points.

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

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

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Is LIMERICK a Scrabble word?: LIMERICK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does LIMERICK mean?: humorous verse of five lines
How do you use LIMERICK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The limerick is noted."
How many points is LIMERICK worth in Scrabble?: LIMERICK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIMERICK?: LIMERICK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIMERICK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LIMERICKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.