How many points is POSTERIOR worth in Scrabble?

POSTERIOR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POSTERIOR?

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

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

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11 pts

POSTERIOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. POSTERIOR means "buttocks".

/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

Located behind, or towards the rear of an object.
Following in order or in time.
Nearer the back end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

buttocks

In a sentence: "The posterior is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of POSTERIOR. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is POSTERIOR a Scrabble word?: POSTERIOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does POSTERIOR mean?: buttocks
How do you use POSTERIOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The posterior is noted."
How many points is POSTERIOR worth in Scrabble?: POSTERIOR is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POSTERIOR?: POSTERIOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POSTERIOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POSTERIORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.