How many points is PSALTER worth in Scrabble?

PSALTER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PSALTER?

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

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

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9 pts

PSALTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PSALTER means "book containing a version of Psalms".

/ˈsɔːltə(ɹ)/

The Book of Psalms. Often applied to a book containing the Psalms separately printed.
Specifically for Anglicans, the Book of Common Prayer which contains the Book of Psalms. For Catholics, the Breviary containing the Psalms arranged for each day of the week.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a rosary consisting of one hundred and fifty beads, corresponding to the number of the Psalms.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

book containing a version of Psalms

In a sentence: "The psalter is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PSALTER. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is PSALTER a Scrabble word?: PSALTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does PSALTER mean?: book containing a version of Psalms
How do you use PSALTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The psalter is noted."
How many points is PSALTER worth in Scrabble?: PSALTER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PSALTER?: PSALTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PSALTER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PSALTERS, PSALTERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.