How many points is SHORTCAKE worth in Scrabble?

SHORTCAKE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTCAKE?

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

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

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18 pts

SHORTCAKE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. SHORTCAKE means "shortbread".

A sweet cake or biscuit (crumbly leavened bread) typically made with flour, sugar, salt, butter, milk or cream, and sometimes eggs, and leavened with baking powder or baking soda.
A dessert made with such a cake, typically having layers of cream and fruit.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

shortbread

In a sentence: "The shortcake is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHORTCAKE. It scores 18 points.

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

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Is SHORTCAKE a Scrabble word?: SHORTCAKE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does SHORTCAKE mean?: shortbread
How do you use SHORTCAKE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shortcake is noted."
How many points is SHORTCAKE worth in Scrabble?: SHORTCAKE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTCAKE?: SHORTCAKE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHORTCAKE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTCAKES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.