How many points is SLINGSHOT worth in Scrabble?

SLINGSHOT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SLINGSHOT?

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

Can you add a letter to SLINGSHOT?

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

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SLINGSHOT

13 pts

SLINGSHOT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SLINGSHOT means "Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used for shooting small stones, etc".

Meaning & examples

/ˈslɪŋʃɒt/

Pronunciation

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noun

A Y-shaped stick with an elastic sling between the arms used for shooting small projectiles.
A stationary, often triangular object that launches any ball that hits its longest side back at a high force, now usually located above the flipper and between it and the inlane, with one each for both lower flippers.

Synonyms: bean shooter, catapult, flip, hand catapult, shanghai

verb

To move or cause to move in a manner resembling a projectile shot from a slingshot.
(especially) To use the gravity of a moving planet to add momentum to a spacecraft.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used for shooting small stones, etc

In a sentence: "The slingshot is noted."

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

Back hooks

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SLINGSHOTS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

SLINGSHOT Scrabble FAQ

Is SLINGSHOT a Scrabble word?: SLINGSHOT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SLINGSHOT mean?: Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used for shooting small stones, etc
How do you use SLINGSHOT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The slingshot is noted."
How many points is SLINGSHOT worth in Scrabble?: SLINGSHOT is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SLINGSHOT?: SLINGSHOT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SLINGSHOT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SLINGSHOTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.