How many points is PROTAGONIST worth in Scrabble?

PROTAGONIST is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROTAGONIST?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

14 pts

PROTAGONIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. PROTAGONIST means "the principal character in a literary work".

/pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/

Pronunciation: /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/

(authorship) The main character, or one of the main characters, in any story, such as a literary work or drama.
A leading person in a contest; a principal performer.
An advocate or champion of a cause or course of action.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the principal character in a literary work

In a sentence: "The protagonist is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PROTAGONIST. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is PROTAGONIST a Scrabble word?: PROTAGONIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does PROTAGONIST mean?: the principal character in a literary work
How do you use PROTAGONIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The protagonist is noted."
How many points is PROTAGONIST worth in Scrabble?: PROTAGONIST is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROTAGONIST?: PROTAGONIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PROTAGONIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PROTAGONISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.