How many points is CATAPHOR worth in Scrabble?

CATAPHOR is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CATAPHOR?

CATAPHOR is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to CATAPHOR?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CATAPHORA, CATAPHORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CATAPHOR

15 pts

CATAPHOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. CATAPHOR means "word that refers to or stands for another word used later".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

word that refers to or stands for another word used later

Share CATAPHOR

Check the Scrabble meaning of CATAPHOR. It scores 15 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after CATAPHOR. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

CATAPHOR Scrabble FAQ

Is CATAPHOR a Scrabble word?: CATAPHOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
How many points is CATAPHOR worth in Scrabble?: CATAPHOR is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CATAPHOR?: CATAPHOR is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CATAPHOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CATAPHORA, CATAPHORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.