How many points is WORDPLAY worth in Scrabble?

WORDPLAY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WORDPLAY?

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

Can you add a letter to WORDPLAY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WORDPLAY

17 pts

WORDPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. WORDPLAY means "verbal wit based on the meanings and ambiguities of words".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

verbal wit based on the meanings and ambiguities of words

In a sentence: "The wordplay is noted."

Share WORDPLAY

Check the Scrabble meaning of WORDPLAY. It scores 17 points.

Front hooks

Add one letter before WORDPLAY. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SWORDPLAY18 pts

Back hooks

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

WORDPLAYS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

WORDPLAY Scrabble FAQ

Is WORDPLAY a Scrabble word?: WORDPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does WORDPLAY mean?: verbal wit based on the meanings and ambiguities of words
How do you use WORDPLAY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The wordplay is noted."
How many points is WORDPLAY worth in Scrabble?: WORDPLAY is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WORDPLAY?: WORDPLAY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WORDPLAY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWORDPLAY, WORDPLAYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.