How many points is PARENTHESIS worth in Scrabble?

PARENTHESIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARENTHESIS?

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

Can you add a letter to PARENTHESIS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PARENTHESIS

16 pts

PARENTHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PARENTHESIS means "an amplifying or explanatory word, phrase, or sentence inserted in a passage from which it is usually set off by punctuation".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

an amplifying or explanatory word, phrase, or sentence inserted in a passage from which it is usually set off by punctuation

Share PARENTHESIS

Check the Scrabble meaning of PARENTHESIS. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

PARENTHESISE17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

PARENTHESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is PARENTHESIS a Scrabble word?: PARENTHESIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
How many points is PARENTHESIS worth in Scrabble?: PARENTHESIS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARENTHESIS?: PARENTHESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PARENTHESIS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PARENTHESISE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.