How many points is STYMIES worth in Scrabble?

STYMIES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STYMIES?

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

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STYMIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. STYMIES is a verb form of stymy. STYMY means "stymie".

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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STYMIES is a verb form of stymy. STYMY means "stymie".

In a sentence: "They stymies."

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

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Is STYMIES a Scrabble word?: STYMIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does STYMIES mean?: STYMIES is a verb form of stymy. STYMY means "stymie".
How do you use STYMIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They stymies."
How many points is STYMIES worth in Scrabble?: STYMIES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STYMIES?: STYMIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).