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Is COUNTERPOINT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, COUNTERPOINT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does COUNTERPOINT mean?

  1. noun

    a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

  2. verb

    to show differences when compared; be different

    “the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities”

  3. verb

    write in counterpoint

    “Bach perfected the art of counterpointing”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

16

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

12

Letters

C (3) + O (1) + U (1) + N (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + P (3) + O (1) + I (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for COUNTERPOINT

Single letters that turn COUNTERPOINT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from COUNTERPOINT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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