How many points is WITHHOLD worth in Scrabble?

WITHHOLD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WITHHOLD?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

WITHHOLD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. WITHHOLD means "refrain from giving".

/wɪðˈhəʊld/

Pronunciation

To keep (a physical object that one has obtained) to oneself rather than giving it back to its owner.
To keep (information, assent etc) to oneself rather than revealing it.
To stay back.

Synonyms: retain

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

refrain from giving

In a sentence: "They withhold."

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

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

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

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Is WITHHOLD a Scrabble word?: WITHHOLD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does WITHHOLD mean?: refrain from giving
How do you use WITHHOLD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They withhold."
How many points is WITHHOLD worth in Scrabble?: WITHHOLD is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WITHHOLD?: WITHHOLD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WITHHOLD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WITHHOLDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.