How many points is RIDGEBACK worth in Scrabble?

RIDGEBACK is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RIDGEBACK?

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

Can you add a letter to RIDGEBACK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RIDGEBACK

19 pts

RIDGEBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. RIDGEBACK means "breed of dog characterized by a ridge of hair growing along the back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any of three breeds of dog with a distinctive ridge of hair that runs against the grain of the rest of the coat along the spine: the Rhodesian Ridgeback, the Phu Quoc Ridgeback and the Thai Ridgeback.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

breed of dog characterized by a ridge of hair growing along the back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat

In a sentence: "The ridgeback is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RIDGEBACK. It scores 19 points.

Back hooks

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

RIDGEBACKS20 pts

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

Letter Values

= 19

RIDGEBACK Scrabble FAQ

Is RIDGEBACK a Scrabble word?: RIDGEBACK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does RIDGEBACK mean?: breed of dog characterized by a ridge of hair growing along the back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat
How do you use RIDGEBACK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ridgeback is noted."
How many points is RIDGEBACK worth in Scrabble?: RIDGEBACK is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RIDGEBACK?: RIDGEBACK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RIDGEBACK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RIDGEBACKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.