How many points is UNDERSCORE worth in Scrabble?

UNDERSCORE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UNDERSCORE?

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

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UNDERSCORE

13 pts

UNDERSCORE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. UNDERSCORE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/

Pronunciation

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noun

An underline; a line drawn or printed beneath text; the character _.
A piece of background music.

verb

To underline; to mark a line beneath text.
To emphasize or draw attention to.
Example: I wish to underscore the importance of proper formatting.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

UNDERSCORE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "They underscore."

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Word forms

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

UNDERSCORE Scrabble FAQ

Is UNDERSCORE a Scrabble word?: UNDERSCORE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does UNDERSCORE mean?: UNDERSCORE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use UNDERSCORE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They underscore."
How many points is UNDERSCORE worth in Scrabble?: UNDERSCORE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UNDERSCORE?: UNDERSCORE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).