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).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWORDPLAY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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17 pts

WORDPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. WORDPLAY means "a witty exchange of words".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a witty exchange of words

In a sentence: "The wordplay is noted."

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

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

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

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Is WORDPLAY a Scrabble word?: WORDPLAY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does WORDPLAY mean?: a witty exchange 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 NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWORDPLAY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.