How many points is SOUTHERN worth in Scrabble?

SOUTHERN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SOUTHERN?

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

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

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SOUTHERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SOUTHERN means "situated in or towards the south".

/ˈsʌðɚn/

Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.

Synonyms: Southron

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.
Example: The southern climate.
Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.

A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.

Synonyms: southron

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

situated in or towards the south

In a sentence: "It is southern."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SOUTHERN. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is SOUTHERN a Scrabble word?: SOUTHERN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SOUTHERN mean?: situated in or towards the south
How do you use SOUTHERN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is southern."
How many points is SOUTHERN worth in Scrabble?: SOUTHERN is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SOUTHERN?: SOUTHERN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SOUTHERN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SOUTHERNS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.