How many points is HANDCLAP worth in Scrabble?

HANDCLAP is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HANDCLAP?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

HANDCLAP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. HANDCLAP means "a striking together of the palms of the hands".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a striking together of the palms of the hands

Check the Scrabble meaning of HANDCLAP. It scores 16 points.

Add one letter after HANDCLAP. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

= 16

Is HANDCLAP a Scrabble word?: HANDCLAP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
How many points is HANDCLAP worth in Scrabble?: HANDCLAP is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HANDCLAP?: HANDCLAP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HANDCLAP?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HANDCLAPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.