How many points is WHITLOWS worth in Scrabble?

WHITLOWS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WHITLOWS?

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

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WHITLOWS

17 pts

WHITLOWS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. WHITLOWS is a noun form of whitlow. WHITLOW means "an inflammation of the finger or toe".

Meaning & examples

/ˈwɪt.loʊz/

noun

An infection under the cuticle of a fingernail or toenail.

Synonyms: nimpingang, paronychia, wicklow

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WHITLOWS is a noun form of whitlow. WHITLOW means "an inflammation of the finger or toe".

In a sentence: "The whitlows is noted."

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WHITLOW16 pts

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Letter Values

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WHITLOWS Scrabble FAQ

Is WHITLOWS a Scrabble word?: WHITLOWS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does WHITLOWS mean?: WHITLOWS is a noun form of whitlow. WHITLOW means "an inflammation of the finger or toe".
How do you use WHITLOWS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The whitlows is noted."
How many points is WHITLOWS worth in Scrabble?: WHITLOWS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WHITLOWS?: WHITLOWS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).