How many points is SCHLEMIEL worth in Scrabble?

SCHLEMIEL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCHLEMIEL?

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

Can you add a letter to SCHLEMIEL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SCHLEMIEL

16 pts

SCHLEMIEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SCHLEMIEL means "awkward or unlucky person whose endeavours usually fail".

Meaning & examples

/ʃləˈmiːl/

noun

A loser or a fool.
A person who is clumsy or who hurts others emotionally.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

awkward or unlucky person whose endeavours usually fail

In a sentence: "The schlemiel is noted."

Share SCHLEMIEL

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

Back hooks

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

SCHLEMIELS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SCHLEMIEL Scrabble FAQ

Is SCHLEMIEL a Scrabble word?: SCHLEMIEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SCHLEMIEL mean?: awkward or unlucky person whose endeavours usually fail
How do you use SCHLEMIEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The schlemiel is noted."
How many points is SCHLEMIEL worth in Scrabble?: SCHLEMIEL is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCHLEMIEL?: SCHLEMIEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCHLEMIEL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCHLEMIELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.