How many points is SHEATH worth in Scrabble?

SHEATH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHEATH?

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

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

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12 pts

SHEATH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. SHEATH means "close-fitting cover, esp for a knife or sword".

/ʃiːθ/

Pronunciation: /ʃiθ/

A holster for a sword; a scabbard.
(by extension) Anything that has a similar shape to a scabbard that is used to hold an object that is longer than it is wide.
The base of a leaf when sheathing or investing a branch or stem, as in grasses.

To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.
To encase (something) with a protective covering.
Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.

Antonyms: unsheathe

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

close-fitting cover, esp for a knife or sword

In a sentence: "The sheath is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHEATH. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is SHEATH a Scrabble word?: SHEATH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does SHEATH mean?: close-fitting cover, esp for a knife or sword
How do you use SHEATH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sheath is noted."
How many points is SHEATH worth in Scrabble?: SHEATH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHEATH?: SHEATH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHEATH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHEATHE, SHEATHS, SHEATHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.