How many points is LOCKJAW worth in Scrabble?

LOCKJAW is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LOCKJAW?

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

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

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23 pts

LOCKJAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. LOCKJAW means "tetanus".

A spasmodic, nervous system disease brought on by the tetanus bacteria. It causes muscles to seize up and may cause death by suffocation.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tetanus

In a sentence: "The lockjaw is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LOCKJAW. It scores 23 points.

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

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

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Is LOCKJAW a Scrabble word?: LOCKJAW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does LOCKJAW mean?: tetanus
How do you use LOCKJAW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The lockjaw is noted."
How many points is LOCKJAW worth in Scrabble?: LOCKJAW is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LOCKJAW?: LOCKJAW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LOCKJAW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LOCKJAWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.