How many points is MOTHBALL worth in Scrabble?

MOTHBALL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOTHBALL?

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

Can you add a letter to MOTHBALL?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

MOTHBALL

15 pts

MOTHBALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. MOTHBALL means "small ball of camphor or naphthalene used to repel moths from stored clothes".

Meaning & examples

/mɒθbɔːl/

noun

(usually in plural) A small ball of chemical pesticide (typically naphthalene) and deodorant placed in or around clothing and other articles susceptible to damage from mold or moth larvae in order to protect them from this damage.

verb

To store or shelve something no longer used.
Example: They mothballed the old version after the new one came out.
To stop using (something), but keep it in good condition.

Synonyms: defer, set aside, shelve, store

Antonyms: demothball, unmothball

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

small ball of camphor or naphthalene used to repel moths from stored clothes

In a sentence: "The mothball is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MOTHBALL. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

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

MOTHBALLS16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

MOTHBALL Scrabble FAQ

Is MOTHBALL a Scrabble word?: MOTHBALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does MOTHBALL mean?: small ball of camphor or naphthalene used to repel moths from stored clothes
How do you use MOTHBALL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mothball is noted."
How many points is MOTHBALL worth in Scrabble?: MOTHBALL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOTHBALL?: MOTHBALL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOTHBALL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MOTHBALLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.