How many points is SHARPENER worth in Scrabble?

SHARPENER is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHARPENER?

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

Can you add a letter to SHARPENER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHARPENER

14 pts

SHARPENER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. SHARPENER is a verb form of sharpen. SHARPEN means "make or become sharp or sharper".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɑː(ɹ)pənə(ɹ)/

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noun

A device for making things sharp.
Example: There was a pencil sharpener at the front of the classroom.
That which makes something sharp.
An alcoholic drink taken at the start of the day, or just before a meal.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHARPENER is a verb form of sharpen. SHARPEN means "make or become sharp or sharper".

In a sentence: "They sharpener."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SHARPEN12 pts

Back hooks

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

SHARPENERS15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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SHARPENER Scrabble FAQ

Is SHARPENER a Scrabble word?: SHARPENER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does SHARPENER mean?: SHARPENER is a verb form of sharpen. SHARPEN means "make or become sharp or sharper".
How do you use SHARPENER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sharpener."
How many points is SHARPENER worth in Scrabble?: SHARPENER is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHARPENER?: SHARPENER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHARPENER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHARPENERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.