How many points is SHLEMIEL worth in Scrabble?

SHLEMIEL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHLEMIEL?

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

Can you add a letter to SHLEMIEL?

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

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SHLEMIEL

13 pts

SHLEMIEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SHLEMIEL is a noun form of schlemiel. SCHLEMIEL means "awkward or unlucky person whose endeavours usually fail".

Meaning & examples

noun

A loser or a fool.
A person who is clumsy or who hurts others emotionally.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SHLEMIEL is a noun form of schlemiel. SCHLEMIEL means "awkward or unlucky person whose endeavours usually fail".

In a sentence: "The shlemiel is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHLEMIEL. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

SCHLEMIEL16 pts

Back hooks

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

SHLEMIELS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

SHLEMIEL Scrabble FAQ

Is SHLEMIEL a Scrabble word?: SHLEMIEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SHLEMIEL mean?: SHLEMIEL is a noun form of schlemiel. SCHLEMIEL means "awkward or unlucky person whose endeavours usually fail".
How do you use SHLEMIEL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shlemiel is noted."
How many points is SHLEMIEL worth in Scrabble?: SHLEMIEL is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHLEMIEL?: SHLEMIEL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHLEMIEL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHLEMIELS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.