How many points is PAPERCLIP worth in Scrabble?

PAPERCLIP is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PAPERCLIP?

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

Can you add a letter to PAPERCLIP?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PAPERCLIP

17 pts

PAPERCLIP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. PAPERCLIP means "bent wire clip for holding sheets of paper together".

Meaning & examples

noun

A small, folded, wire or plastic device used to hold sheets of paper together.

verb

To fasten with a paper clip.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

bent wire clip for holding sheets of paper together

In a sentence: "The paperclip is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PAPERCLIP. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

PAPERCLIPS18 pts

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

Letter Values

= 17

PAPERCLIP Scrabble FAQ

Is PAPERCLIP a Scrabble word?: PAPERCLIP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does PAPERCLIP mean?: bent wire clip for holding sheets of paper together
How do you use PAPERCLIP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The paperclip is noted."
How many points is PAPERCLIP worth in Scrabble?: PAPERCLIP is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PAPERCLIP?: PAPERCLIP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PAPERCLIP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PAPERCLIPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.