How many points is STYMIE worth in Scrabble?

STYMIE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STYMIE?

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

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

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11 pts

STYMIE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. STYMIE means "hinder or thwart".

/ˈstaɪmi/

Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪmi/

A situation where an opponent's ball is directly in the way of one's own ball and the hole, on the putting green (abolished 1952).
(by extension) An obstacle or obstruction.

To thwart or stump; to cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck.
Example: If writing dates has you stymied at times, it is probably for one of two reasons. https//www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-dates/
To bring into the position of, or impede by, a stymie.

Synonyms: block, thwart

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

hinder or thwart

In a sentence: "They stymie."

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

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

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

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