How many points is QUARTERSTAFF worth in Scrabble?

QUARTERSTAFF is worth 27 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept QUARTERSTAFF?

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

Can you add a letter to QUARTERSTAFF?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

QUARTERSTAFF

27 pts

QUARTERSTAFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 27 points. QUARTERSTAFF means "a long wooden pole with an iron tip, an old weapon of defence".

Meaning & examples

/ˈkwɔɹtəɹˌstæf/

noun

A wooden staff of an approximate length between 2 and 2.5 meters, sometimes tipped with iron, used as a weapon in rural England during the Early Modern period.
Fighting or exercise with the quarterstaff.
Example: He was very adept at quarterstaff.

Synonyms: bo, short staff

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a long wooden pole with an iron tip, an old weapon of defence

In a sentence: "The quarterstaff is noted."

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Back hooks

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QUARTERSTAFFS28 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

Q10

= 27

QUARTERSTAFF Scrabble FAQ

Is QUARTERSTAFF a Scrabble word?: QUARTERSTAFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 27 points.
What does QUARTERSTAFF mean?: a long wooden pole with an iron tip, an old weapon of defence
How do you use QUARTERSTAFF in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The quarterstaff is noted."
How many points is QUARTERSTAFF worth in Scrabble?: QUARTERSTAFF is worth 27 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept QUARTERSTAFF?: QUARTERSTAFF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to QUARTERSTAFF?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes QUARTERSTAFFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.