How many points is NORTHEAST worth in Scrabble?

NORTHEAST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NORTHEAST?

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

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

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12 pts

NORTHEAST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. NORTHEAST means "(in or to) direction between north and east".

The compass point halfway between north and east, specifically 45°, abbreviated as NE.

Antonyms: southwest

Antonyms: southwest

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adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(in or to) direction between north and east

In a sentence: "They did it northeast."

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

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

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

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Is NORTHEAST a Scrabble word?: NORTHEAST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does NORTHEAST mean?: (in or to) direction between north and east
How do you use NORTHEAST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it northeast."
How many points is NORTHEAST worth in Scrabble?: NORTHEAST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NORTHEAST?: NORTHEAST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NORTHEAST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NORTHEASTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.