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SNOWSTORM is a weather-themed 9-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble. Featuring the valuable W (4 points) and M (3 points) tiles, it's a strong bingo candidate that can dominate the board when played strategically.
14
Points in Scrabble
Base tile values • No multipliers applied
A SNOWSTORM is a heavy fall of snow, especially with strong winds, creating hazardous winter weather conditions. In word games, this compound word brilliantly combines SNOW + STORM, showcasing how understanding word roots can help you spot longer plays. With 14 base points thanks to its W (4 points) and M (3 points), SNOWSTORM becomes even more powerful when played as a bingo, earning the 50-point bonus for a total of 64 points. Its thematic connection to weather makes it easier to remember alongside other meteorological terms.
"Snowstorm" is a compound word combining "snow" (from Old English "snāw," related to Gothic "snaiws" and Latin "nix/nivis") with "storm" (from Old English "storm," meaning violent weather). The compound first appeared in written English in the early 1770s, though both component words are ancient. The straightforward combination reflects English's tendency to create descriptive compounds for weather phenomena. This linguistic transparency makes SNOWSTORM an intuitive word for Scrabble players - if you can play SNOW or STORM, you're halfway to this high-scoring compound.
•SNOWSTORM contains W (4 points) and M (3 points), two of Scrabble's most valuable common consonants
•Compound words like SNOWSTORM are easier to remember because they combine two familiar shorter words
•SNOWSTORM can be built by extending SNOW or STORM already on the board - a key competitive strategy
""I saw STORM on the board, had SNOW on my rack, and realized I could play SNOWSTORM for a 64-point bingo!""
""Weather words like SNOWSTORM are gold in Scrabble - they're memorable and often contain valuable letters.""
Total base points: 14 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 2 | Consonants: 7
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