How many points is SHORTHANDED worth in Scrabble?

SHORTHANDED is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHORTHANDED?

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

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SHORTHANDED

19 pts

SHORTHANDED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. SHORTHANDED means "having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people".

Meaning & examples

Pronunciation

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verb

To render (spoken or written words) into shorthand.
(by extension) To use a brief or shortened way of saying or doing something.
To write in shorthand.

adjective

Lacking sufficient staff or people, as for normal or efficient operations.
Example: The tiny restaurant usually got by with three workers on that shift, but found itself shorthanded when the tour bus pulled in.
Having less than a quorum.
(team sports) Having, or occurring during an interval with, fewer than a full complement of players, often as the result of a penalty.

adverb

In a shorthanded manner.

Synonyms: short-staffed, undermanned, understaffed

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people

In a sentence: "It is shorthanded."

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Letter Values

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SHORTHANDED Scrabble FAQ

Is SHORTHANDED a Scrabble word?: SHORTHANDED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does SHORTHANDED mean?: having, working with, or done with fewer than the regular or necessary number of people
How do you use SHORTHANDED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is shorthanded."
How many points is SHORTHANDED worth in Scrabble?: SHORTHANDED is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHORTHANDED?: SHORTHANDED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).