How many points is ROWLOCK worth in Scrabble?

ROWLOCK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ROWLOCK?

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

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

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16 pts

ROWLOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. ROWLOCK means "device on a boat that holds an oar in place".

/ˈɹɒlək/

A pivot attached to the gunwale (outrigger in a sport boat) of a boat that supports and guides an oar, and provides a fulcrum for rowing; an oarlock (mostly US).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

device on a boat that holds an oar in place

In a sentence: "The rowlock is noted."

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

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

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

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Is ROWLOCK a Scrabble word?: ROWLOCK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does ROWLOCK mean?: device on a boat that holds an oar in place
How do you use ROWLOCK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The rowlock is noted."
How many points is ROWLOCK worth in Scrabble?: ROWLOCK is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ROWLOCK?: ROWLOCK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ROWLOCK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ROWLOCKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.