How many points is MURTHER worth in Scrabble?

MURTHER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MURTHER?

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

Can you add a letter to MURTHER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MURTHER

12 pts

MURTHER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. MURTHER is a noun form of murder. MURDER means "unlawful intentional killing of a human being".

Meaning & examples

noun

The crime of deliberately killing another person without justification.
Example: The defendant was charged with murder.
The act of deliberate killing of another person or other being without justification, especially with malice aforethought.
Example: There have been ten unsolved murders this year alone.
(in jurisdictions which use the felony murder rule) The commission of an act which abets the commission of a crime the commission of which causes the death of a human.

Synonyms: assassination, homicide, manslaughter, flock

verb

To deliberately kill (a person or persons) without justification, especially with malice aforethought.
Example: The woman found dead in her kitchen was murdered by her husband.
To defeat decisively.
Example: Our team is going to murder them.
To kick someone's ass or chew someone out (used to express one’s anger at somebody).
Example: He's torn my best shirt. When I see him, I'll murder him!

Synonyms: thrash, trounce, wipe the floor with, assassinate, kill, massacre, slaughter

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MURTHER is a noun form of murder. MURDER means "unlawful intentional killing of a human being".

In a sentence: "The murther is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

MURDER9 pts

Back hooks

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

MURTHERS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

MURTHER Scrabble FAQ

Is MURTHER a Scrabble word?: MURTHER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does MURTHER mean?: MURTHER is a noun form of murder. MURDER means "unlawful intentional killing of a human being".
How do you use MURTHER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The murther is noted."
How many points is MURTHER worth in Scrabble?: MURTHER is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MURTHER?: MURTHER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MURTHER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MURTHERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.