How many points is MORTISE worth in Scrabble?

MORTISE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MORTISE?

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

Can you add a letter to MORTISE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

MORTISE

9 pts

MORTISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. MORTISE means "slot cut into a piece of wood, stone, etc".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmɔː(ɹ).təs/

noun

A hole that is made to receive a tenon so as to form a joint.
Stability; power of adhesion.

verb

To cut a mortise in.
To join by a mortise and tenon.
To adjust the horizontal space between selected pairs of letters; to kern.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

slot cut into a piece of wood, stone, etc

In a sentence: "The mortise is noted."

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Front hooks

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AMORTISE10 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

MORTISE Scrabble FAQ

Is MORTISE a Scrabble word?: MORTISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does MORTISE mean?: slot cut into a piece of wood, stone, etc
How do you use MORTISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mortise is noted."
How many points is MORTISE worth in Scrabble?: MORTISE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MORTISE?: MORTISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MORTISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMORTISE, MORTISED, MORTISER, MORTISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.