How many points is SHORTFALL worth in Scrabble?

SHORTFALL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTFALL?

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

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

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15 pts

SHORTFALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. SHORTFALL means "deficit".

An instance of not meeting a quota, debt, or monthly payment on a debt or other obligation, or of having an insufficient amount to cover such obligations.
Example: Due to a shortfall in revenue, we will have to make some cuts.
The amount by which a quota, debt, or monthly payment on a debt or other obligation is missed; the difference between the actual quota or debt and the lesser amount available to pay such obligations.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

deficit

In a sentence: "The shortfall is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHORTFALL. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is SHORTFALL a Scrabble word?: SHORTFALL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does SHORTFALL mean?: deficit
How do you use SHORTFALL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shortfall is noted."
How many points is SHORTFALL worth in Scrabble?: SHORTFALL is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTFALL?: SHORTFALL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHORTFALL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTFALLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.