How many points is REDSHIRTS worth in Scrabble?

REDSHIRTS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept REDSHIRTS?

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

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REDSHIRTS

13 pts

REDSHIRTS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. REDSHIRTS is a verb form of redshirt. REDSHIRT means "take a year out of a sports team".

Meaning & examples

noun

An athlete who spends a year not participating in official athletic activities, but does not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years

verb

To place an athlete in a status wherein the athlete will spend a year not participating in official athletic activities, but will not lose his or her eligibility to participate in following years.
Example: The university decided to redshirt the freshman linebacker to give him an extra year to build up his bulk.
To take on a status wherein one will spend a year not participating in official athletic activities.
To hold a child out of kindergarten for one year in the hope that the child will do better academically and socially.

noun

An unimportant character introduced only to be killed in order to underscore the peril to the important characters; an expendable character.
Example: Sensing danger, Captain Kirk decided to beam down to the surface with Spock, McCoy, and a couple of redshirts.

noun

A person responsible for loading and unloading weapons, artillery, and equipment from aircraft.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

REDSHIRTS is a verb form of redshirt. REDSHIRT means "take a year out of a sports team".

In a sentence: "They redshirts."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of REDSHIRTS. It scores 13 points.

Base words

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REDSHIRT12 pts

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Letter Values

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REDSHIRTS Scrabble FAQ

Is REDSHIRTS a Scrabble word?: REDSHIRTS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does REDSHIRTS mean?: REDSHIRTS is a verb form of redshirt. REDSHIRT means "take a year out of a sports team".
How do you use REDSHIRTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They redshirts."
How many points is REDSHIRTS worth in Scrabble?: REDSHIRTS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept REDSHIRTS?: REDSHIRTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).