How many points is PIGEONHOLE worth in Scrabble?

PIGEONHOLE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PIGEONHOLE?

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

Can you add a letter to PIGEONHOLE?

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

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PIGEONHOLE

16 pts

PIGEONHOLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PIGEONHOLE means "a compartment for storing and classifying papers,etc".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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noun

One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
Example: Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures.
One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.

verb

To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
Example: Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek.
To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).

Synonyms: glove box, mothball, shelve, table

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a compartment for storing and classifying papers,etc

In a sentence: "The pigeonhole is noted."

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

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Letter Values

= 16

PIGEONHOLE Scrabble FAQ

Is PIGEONHOLE a Scrabble word?: PIGEONHOLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PIGEONHOLE mean?: a compartment for storing and classifying papers,etc
How do you use PIGEONHOLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pigeonhole is noted."
How many points is PIGEONHOLE worth in Scrabble?: PIGEONHOLE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PIGEONHOLE?: PIGEONHOLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PIGEONHOLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PIGEONHOLED, PIGEONHOLER, PIGEONHOLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.