How many points is MISFIRE worth in Scrabble?

MISFIRE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MISFIRE?

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

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

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12 pts

MISFIRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. MISFIRE means "(of a firearm or engine) fail to fire correctly".

/ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/

To fail to discharge properly.
(of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
(by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.
Example: His practical joke misfired and he nearly burnt my left hand.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(of a firearm or engine) fail to fire correctly

In a sentence: "They misfire."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MISFIRE. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is MISFIRE a Scrabble word?: MISFIRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does MISFIRE mean?: (of a firearm or engine) fail to fire correctly
How do you use MISFIRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They misfire."
How many points is MISFIRE worth in Scrabble?: MISFIRE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MISFIRE?: MISFIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MISFIRE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MISFIRED, MISFIRES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.