How many points is SACKCLOTH worth in Scrabble?

SACKCLOTH is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SACKCLOTH?

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

Can you add a letter to SACKCLOTH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SACKCLOTH

20 pts

SACKCLOTH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points. SACKCLOTH means "coarse fabric used for sacks, formerly worn as a penance".

Meaning & examples

noun

A coarse hessian style of cloth used to make sacks.
(Usually paired with 'ashes'), garments worn as an act of penance. Now often used figuratively.
Example: After he realised the gravity of his crime he spent some time wearing sackcloth and ashes.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

coarse fabric used for sacks, formerly worn as a penance

In a sentence: "The sackcloth is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SACKCLOTH. It scores 20 points.

Back hooks

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SACKCLOTHS21 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 20

SACKCLOTH Scrabble FAQ

Is SACKCLOTH a Scrabble word?: SACKCLOTH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 20 points.
What does SACKCLOTH mean?: coarse fabric used for sacks, formerly worn as a penance
How do you use SACKCLOTH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sackcloth is noted."
How many points is SACKCLOTH worth in Scrabble?: SACKCLOTH is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SACKCLOTH?: SACKCLOTH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SACKCLOTH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SACKCLOTHS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.