How many points is SEMIVOWEL worth in Scrabble?

SEMIVOWEL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SEMIVOWEL?

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

Can you add a letter to SEMIVOWEL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SEMIVOWEL

17 pts

SEMIVOWEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. SEMIVOWEL means "vowel-like sound that acts like a consonant, such as the sound w in well".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

vowel-like sound that acts like a consonant, such as the sound w in well

In a sentence: "The semivowel is noted."

Share SEMIVOWEL

Check the Scrabble meaning of SEMIVOWEL. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

SEMIVOWELS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

SEMIVOWEL Scrabble FAQ

Is SEMIVOWEL a Scrabble word?: SEMIVOWEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does SEMIVOWEL mean?: vowel-like sound that acts like a consonant, such as the sound w in well
How do you use SEMIVOWEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The semivowel is noted."
How many points is SEMIVOWEL worth in Scrabble?: SEMIVOWEL is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SEMIVOWEL?: SEMIVOWEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SEMIVOWEL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SEMIVOWELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.