How many points is SAMISEN worth in Scrabble?

SAMISEN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SAMISEN?

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

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

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9 pts

SAMISEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SAMISEN means "Japanese plucked stringed instrument with a long neck".

/ˈsæmɪsɛn/

Synonyms: jabisen, jamisen, sangen

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Japanese plucked stringed instrument with a long neck

In a sentence: "The samisen is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SAMISEN. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is SAMISEN a Scrabble word?: SAMISEN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SAMISEN mean?: Japanese plucked stringed instrument with a long neck
How do you use SAMISEN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The samisen is noted."
How many points is SAMISEN worth in Scrabble?: SAMISEN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SAMISEN?: SAMISEN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SAMISEN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SAMISENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.