How many points is SETUP worth in Scrabble?

SETUP is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SETUP?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

SETUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. SETUP means "way in which anything is organized or arranged".

/ˈsɛtˌʌp/

Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.
Example: The laboratory included an elaborate setup for measuring the energy.
The fashion in which something is organized or arranged.
Example: The classroom setup was simple and efficient.
A situation orchestrated to frame someone; a covert effort to place the blame on somebody.
Example: Trust me, that was a setup!

Synonyms: apparatus, frameup, stitch-up, configuration, layout

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

way in which anything is organized or arranged

In a sentence: "The setup is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SETUP. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is SETUP a Scrabble word?: SETUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does SETUP mean?: way in which anything is organized or arranged
How do you use SETUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The setup is noted."
How many points is SETUP worth in Scrabble?: SETUP is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SETUP?: SETUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SETUP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SETUPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.