How many points is SOPHIST worth in Scrabble?

SOPHIST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SOPHIST?

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

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

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12 pts

SOPHIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. SOPHIST means "person who uses clever but invalid arguments".

/ˈsɒfɪst/

One of a class of teachers of rhetoric, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece.
A teacher who used plausible but fallacious reasoning.
(by extension) One who is captious, fallacious, or deceptive in argument.

Synonyms: logic chopper

A sophist.
(universities) A student who is advanced beyond the first year of their residence.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person who uses clever but invalid arguments

In a sentence: "The sophist is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SOPHIST. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is SOPHIST a Scrabble word?: SOPHIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does SOPHIST mean?: person who uses clever but invalid arguments
How do you use SOPHIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sophist is noted."
How many points is SOPHIST worth in Scrabble?: SOPHIST is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SOPHIST?: SOPHIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SOPHIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SOPHISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.