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SCHWA

13 pts

SCHWA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. SCHWA means "a type of vowel sound".

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a type of vowel sound

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Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

S1
C3
H4
W4
A1
= 13

SCHWA Scrabble FAQ

Is SCHWA a Scrabble word?
SCHWA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
How many points is SCHWA worth in Scrabble?
SCHWA is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCHWA?
SCHWA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCHWA?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCHWAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.