How many points is STARTLE worth in Scrabble?

STARTLE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STARTLE?

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

Can you add a letter to STARTLE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

STARTLE

7 pts

STARTLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. STARTLE means "slightly surprise or frighten".

Meaning & examples

/ˈstɑːt(ə)l/

Pronunciation: /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/

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noun

A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

verb

To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
Example: a horse that startles easily
To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.
To deter; to cause to deviate.

Synonyms: deter, alarm, frighten, scare, surprise, start

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

slightly surprise or frighten

In a sentence: "They startle."

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Letter Values

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STARTLE Scrabble FAQ

Is STARTLE a Scrabble word?: STARTLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does STARTLE mean?: slightly surprise or frighten
How do you use STARTLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They startle."
How many points is STARTLE worth in Scrabble?: STARTLE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STARTLE?: STARTLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STARTLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STARTLED, STARTLER, STARTLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.