How many points is SCUTCHEON worth in Scrabble?

SCUTCHEON is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCUTCHEON?

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

Can you add a letter to SCUTCHEON?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SCUTCHEON

16 pts

SCUTCHEON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SCUTCHEON is a noun form of shield. SHIELD means "piece of armour carried on the arm to protect the body from blows or missiles".

Meaning & examples

/ˈskʌtʃ(ə)n/

Pronunciation: /ˈskʌtʃ(ə)n/

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noun

An escutcheon; an emblazoned shield.
An escutcheon; a small plate of metal, such as the shield around a keyhole.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SCUTCHEON is a noun form of shield. SHIELD means "piece of armour carried on the arm to protect the body from blows or missiles".

In a sentence: "The scutcheon is noted."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHIELD10 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before SCUTCHEON. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ESCUTCHEON17 pts

Back hooks

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

SCUTCHEONS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SCUTCHEON Scrabble FAQ

Is SCUTCHEON a Scrabble word?: SCUTCHEON is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SCUTCHEON mean?: SCUTCHEON is a noun form of shield. SHIELD means "piece of armour carried on the arm to protect the body from blows or missiles".
How do you use SCUTCHEON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The scutcheon is noted."
How many points is SCUTCHEON worth in Scrabble?: SCUTCHEON is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCUTCHEON?: SCUTCHEON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCUTCHEON?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESCUTCHEON, SCUTCHEONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.