How many points is LONGHAND worth in Scrabble?

LONGHAND is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LONGHAND?

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

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

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13 pts

LONGHAND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. LONGHAND means "ordinary writing, not shorthand or typing".

/ˈlɒŋˌhænd/

The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

Antonyms: shorthand

Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.
Example: I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!

Antonyms: print, print out, shorthand

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

ordinary writing, not shorthand or typing

In a sentence: "The longhand is noted."

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

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

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

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Is LONGHAND a Scrabble word?: LONGHAND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does LONGHAND mean?: ordinary writing, not shorthand or typing
How do you use LONGHAND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The longhand is noted."
How many points is LONGHAND worth in Scrabble?: LONGHAND is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LONGHAND?: LONGHAND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LONGHAND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LONGHANDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.