How many points is SUNBURN worth in Scrabble?

SUNBURN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUNBURN?

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

Can you add a letter to SUNBURN?

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

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SUNBURN

9 pts

SUNBURN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SUNBURN means "painful reddening of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun".

Meaning & examples

/ˈsʌnbɜːn/

noun

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.
A burn on the tissue of crop plants or their fruits (especially if they are rich in water like tomatoes, grapes, apples, gooseberries) caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

Synonyms: sunscald

verb

To receive a sunburn.
To burn or tan (someone's skin) by the sun; to allow (a part of one's body) to become sunburnt.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

painful reddening of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun

In a sentence: "The sunburn is noted."

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Letter Values

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SUNBURN Scrabble FAQ

Is SUNBURN a Scrabble word?: SUNBURN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SUNBURN mean?: painful reddening of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun
How do you use SUNBURN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sunburn is noted."
How many points is SUNBURN worth in Scrabble?: SUNBURN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUNBURN?: SUNBURN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SUNBURN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SUNBURNS, SUNBURNT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.