How many points is SHORTCOMING worth in Scrabble?

SHORTCOMING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTCOMING?

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

Can you add a letter to SHORTCOMING?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHORTCOMING

19 pts

SHORTCOMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. SHORTCOMING means "an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole".

Meaning & examples

noun

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole

In a sentence: "The shortcoming is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SHORTCOMING. It scores 19 points.

Back hooks

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

SHORTCOMINGS20 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 19

SHORTCOMING Scrabble FAQ

Is SHORTCOMING a Scrabble word?: SHORTCOMING is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does SHORTCOMING mean?: an imperfection or lack that detracts from the whole
How do you use SHORTCOMING in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shortcoming is noted."
How many points is SHORTCOMING worth in Scrabble?: SHORTCOMING is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTCOMING?: SHORTCOMING is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHORTCOMING?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTCOMINGS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.