How many points is SHORTCUT worth in Scrabble?

SHORTCUT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTCUT?

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

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

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13 pts

SHORTCUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SHORTCUT means "route that is shorter than the usual one".

/ˈʃɔːtkʌt/

A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
(in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.
Example: There are shortcuts to some of my favourite applications on my desktop.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

route that is shorter than the usual one

In a sentence: "The shortcut is noted."

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

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

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

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Is SHORTCUT a Scrabble word?: SHORTCUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SHORTCUT mean?: route that is shorter than the usual one
How do you use SHORTCUT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shortcut is noted."
How many points is SHORTCUT worth in Scrabble?: SHORTCUT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTCUT?: SHORTCUT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHORTCUT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTCUTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.