How many points is MOTHER worth in Scrabble?

MOTHER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOTHER?

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

Can you add a letter to MOTHER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MOTHER

11 pts

MOTHER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. MOTHER means "female parent".

Meaning & examples

/ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation

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Pronunciation: /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/

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noun

A (human) female who has given birth to a baby
Example: He had something of his mother in him.
A human female who parents an adopted or fostered child
A human female who donates a fertilized egg or donates a body cell which has resulted in a clone.

Synonyms: father, granddaddy, grandfather, metro-

Antonyms: child, daughter, offspring, son, father

verb

To give birth to or produce (as its female parent) a child. (Compare father.)
To treat as a mother would be expected to treat her child; to nurture.

noun

A stringy, mucilaginous or film- or membrane-like substance (consisting of acetobacters) which develops in fermenting alcoholic liquids (such as wine, or cider), and turns the alcohol into acetic acid with the help of oxygen from the air.
Example: pieces of mother, adding mother to vinegar

verb

To cause to contain mother.
Example: mothered oil / vinegar / wine
(of an alcohol) To develop mother.

noun

Motherfucker.
A striking example.

Synonyms: MF, mofo, motherfucker, mutha

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

female parent

In a sentence: "The mother is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MOTHER. It scores 11 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before MOTHER. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SMOTHER12 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

MOTHER Scrabble FAQ

Is MOTHER a Scrabble word?: MOTHER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does MOTHER mean?: female parent
How do you use MOTHER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mother is noted."
How many points is MOTHER worth in Scrabble?: MOTHER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOTHER?: MOTHER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOTHER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMOTHER, MOTHERS, MOTHERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.