How many points is QUANTUM worth in Scrabble?

QUANTUM is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept QUANTUM?

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

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

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18 pts

QUANTUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. QUANTUM means "desired or required amount".

[ˈkwɑɾ̃əm]

The total amount of something; quantity.
The amount or quantity observably present, or available.
The smallest possible, and therefore indivisible, unit of a given quantity or quantifiable phenomenon.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

desired or required amount

In a sentence: "The quantum is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of QUANTUM. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is QUANTUM a Scrabble word?: QUANTUM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does QUANTUM mean?: desired or required amount
How do you use QUANTUM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The quantum is noted."
How many points is QUANTUM worth in Scrabble?: QUANTUM is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept QUANTUM?: QUANTUM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to QUANTUM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes QUANTUMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.