How many points is LIVELIHOOD worth in Scrabble?

LIVELIHOOD is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIVELIHOOD?

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

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

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17 pts

LIVELIHOOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. LIVELIHOOD means "means of support or subsistence".

/ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/

A means of providing the necessities of life for oneself (for example, a job or income).
Example: an independent livelihood; to make / earn / gain a good livelihood
Property which brings in an income; an estate.
Liveliness; appearance of life.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

means of support or subsistence

In a sentence: "The livelihood is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIVELIHOOD. It scores 17 points.

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Is LIVELIHOOD a Scrabble word?: LIVELIHOOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does LIVELIHOOD mean?: means of support or subsistence
How do you use LIVELIHOOD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The livelihood is noted."
How many points is LIVELIHOOD worth in Scrabble?: LIVELIHOOD is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIVELIHOOD?: LIVELIHOOD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIVELIHOOD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LIVELIHOODS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.