How many points is SHORTHAND worth in Scrabble?

SHORTHAND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTHAND?

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

Can you add a letter to SHORTHAND?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SHORTHAND

16 pts

SHORTHAND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. SHORTHAND means "system of rapid writing using symbols to represent words".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

system of rapid writing using symbols to represent words

In a sentence: "The shorthand is noted."

Share SHORTHAND

Check the Scrabble meaning of SHORTHAND. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

SHORTHANDS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

SHORTHAND Scrabble FAQ

Is SHORTHAND a Scrabble word?: SHORTHAND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does SHORTHAND mean?: system of rapid writing using symbols to represent words
How do you use SHORTHAND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The shorthand is noted."
How many points is SHORTHAND worth in Scrabble?: SHORTHAND is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTHAND?: SHORTHAND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHORTHAND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHORTHANDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.