How many points is TOOTHCOMB worth in Scrabble?

TOOTHCOMB is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TOOTHCOMB?

TOOTHCOMB is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

TOOTHCOMB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. TOOTHCOMB means "comb with fine teeth set closely together".

/ˈtuːθkəʊm/

Pronunciation: /ˈtuːθkəʊm/

Pronunciation: /ˈtuθˌkoʊm/

(sometimes proscribed) A comb with finely spaced teeth, chiefly as a metaphorical means of making a thorough search.
Example: The police went through all his possessions with a toothcomb.

To use a toothcomb on (something).
To search (something) thoroughly.
Example: The flat was toothcombed for any trace of drugs.

A comb-like dental structure found in the lower jaws of certain primates consisting of long, flat front teeth with microscopic grooves, which are used for grooming fur.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

comb with fine teeth set closely together

In a sentence: "The toothcomb is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TOOTHCOMB. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is TOOTHCOMB a Scrabble word?: TOOTHCOMB is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does TOOTHCOMB mean?: comb with fine teeth set closely together
How do you use TOOTHCOMB in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The toothcomb is noted."
How many points is TOOTHCOMB worth in Scrabble?: TOOTHCOMB is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TOOTHCOMB?: TOOTHCOMB is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TOOTHCOMB?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TOOTHCOMBS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.