How many points is MOONSHINE worth in Scrabble?

MOONSHINE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOONSHINE?

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

Can you add a letter to MOONSHINE?

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

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MOONSHINE

14 pts

MOONSHINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. MOONSHINE is a noun form of moonlight. MOONLIGHT means "light from the moon".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmuːnʃaɪn/

noun

The light of the moon; moonlight.
High-proof alcohol (especially whiskey) that is often, but not always, produced illegally.
Example: They watered down the moonshine.
Nonsense.
Example: He was talking moonshine.

Synonyms: bathtub gin, bootleg, coon-dick, coondick, corn liquor, hooch, mountain dew, white lightning

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MOONSHINE is a noun form of moonlight. MOONLIGHT means "light from the moon".

In a sentence: "The moonshine is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MOONSHINE. It scores 14 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MOONLIGHT15 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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MOONSHINE Scrabble FAQ

Is MOONSHINE a Scrabble word?: MOONSHINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does MOONSHINE mean?: MOONSHINE is a noun form of moonlight. MOONLIGHT means "light from the moon".
How do you use MOONSHINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The moonshine is noted."
How many points is MOONSHINE worth in Scrabble?: MOONSHINE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOONSHINE?: MOONSHINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOONSHINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MOONSHINED, MOONSHINER, MOONSHINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.