How many points is PUNCHLINE worth in Scrabble?

PUNCHLINE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PUNCHLINE?

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

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

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16 pts

PUNCHLINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. PUNCHLINE means "funny ending of a joke".

The final part of a joke; the word, sentence, or exchange of sentences that is intended to be funny and provokes laughter from the listeners.
Example: That was quite a build-up for such a puny punch line.
More generally, a final, concluding statement that an explanation has been leading up to.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

funny ending of a joke

In a sentence: "The punchline is noted."

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

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

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

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Is PUNCHLINE a Scrabble word?: PUNCHLINE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does PUNCHLINE mean?: funny ending of a joke
How do you use PUNCHLINE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The punchline is noted."
How many points is PUNCHLINE worth in Scrabble?: PUNCHLINE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PUNCHLINE?: PUNCHLINE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PUNCHLINE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PUNCHLINES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.