How many points is SHERIFF worth in Scrabble?

SHERIFF is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHERIFF?

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

Can you add a letter to SHERIFF?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHERIFF

16 pts

SHERIFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SHERIFF means "(in the US) chief law enforcement officer of a county".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʃɛɹəf/

noun

(except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in his county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.

verb

To carry out the duties of a sheriff

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(in the US) chief law enforcement officer of a county

In a sentence: "The sheriff is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

SHERIFFS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SHERIFF Scrabble FAQ

Is SHERIFF a Scrabble word?: SHERIFF is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SHERIFF mean?: (in the US) chief law enforcement officer of a county
How do you use SHERIFF in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sheriff is noted."
How many points is SHERIFF worth in Scrabble?: SHERIFF is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHERIFF?: SHERIFF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHERIFF?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHERIFFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.