How many points is TIMEOUT worth in Scrabble?

TIMEOUT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TIMEOUT?

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

Can you add a letter to TIMEOUT?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

TIMEOUT

9 pts

TIMEOUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. TIMEOUT means "in sport, interruption in play during which players rest, etc".

Meaning & examples

/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/

noun

A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
Example: We're being beaten! We need a time-out!
A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.
Example: Hitting people is not acceptable! Go to your room and take a time-out!
(communication) The intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

noun

(communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.
(communication) The intentional termination of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.
Example: My connection was so slow that I kept receiving timeouts when trying to view Web pages.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

in sport, interruption in play during which players rest, etc

In a sentence: "The timeout is noted."

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Back hooks

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

TIMEOUTS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

TIMEOUT Scrabble FAQ

Is TIMEOUT a Scrabble word?: TIMEOUT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does TIMEOUT mean?: in sport, interruption in play during which players rest, etc
How do you use TIMEOUT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The timeout is noted."
How many points is TIMEOUT worth in Scrabble?: TIMEOUT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TIMEOUT?: TIMEOUT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TIMEOUT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TIMEOUTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.