How many points is WOODSCREW worth in Scrabble?

WOODSCREW is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WOODSCREW?

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

Can you add a letter to WOODSCREW?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WOODSCREW

18 pts

WOODSCREW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. WOODSCREW means "metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood by a screwdriver".

Meaning & examples

noun

A screw designed for a wood or a similar material, with a point, a relatively coarse thread, a thick shank, and, usually, an unthreaded portion of the shank at the head end.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood by a screwdriver

In a sentence: "The woodscrew is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

WOODSCREWS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

WOODSCREW Scrabble FAQ

Is WOODSCREW a Scrabble word?: WOODSCREW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does WOODSCREW mean?: metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood by a screwdriver
How do you use WOODSCREW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The woodscrew is noted."
How many points is WOODSCREW worth in Scrabble?: WOODSCREW is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WOODSCREW?: WOODSCREW is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WOODSCREW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WOODSCREWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.