How many points is WINDUP worth in Scrabble?

WINDUP is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WINDUP?

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

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

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12 pts

WINDUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. WINDUP means "prank or hoax".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

prank or hoax

In a sentence: "The windup is noted."

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

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

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

= 12

Is WINDUP a Scrabble word?: WINDUP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does WINDUP mean?: prank or hoax
How do you use WINDUP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The windup is noted."
How many points is WINDUP worth in Scrabble?: WINDUP is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WINDUP?: WINDUP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WINDUP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WINDUPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.