How many points is TENTERHOOK worth in Scrabble?

TENTERHOOK is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENTERHOOK?

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

Can you add a letter to TENTERHOOK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TENTERHOOK

17 pts

TENTERHOOK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. TENTERHOOK means "a sharp, hooked nail to fasten cloth to a tenter".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a sharp, hooked nail to fasten cloth to a tenter

In a sentence: "The tenterhook is noted."

Share TENTERHOOK

Check the Scrabble meaning of TENTERHOOK. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

TENTERHOOKS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

TENTERHOOK Scrabble FAQ

Is TENTERHOOK a Scrabble word?: TENTERHOOK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does TENTERHOOK mean?: a sharp, hooked nail to fasten cloth to a tenter
How do you use TENTERHOOK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The tenterhook is noted."
How many points is TENTERHOOK worth in Scrabble?: TENTERHOOK is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENTERHOOK?: TENTERHOOK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TENTERHOOK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TENTERHOOKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.