How many points is ABILITIES worth in Scrabble?

ABILITIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABILITIES?

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

Can you add a letter to ABILITIES?

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

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ABILITIES

11 pts

ABILITIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. ABILITIES is a noun form of ability. ABILITY means "the quality of being able to do something".

Meaning & examples

noun

Suitableness.
The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
Example: This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.
The legal wherewithal to act.

Synonyms: aptitude, cleverness, dexterity, talent, capability, capacity, faculty, aptness

Antonyms: disability, inability, unability

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ABILITIES is a noun form of ability. ABILITY means "the quality of being able to do something".

In a sentence: "The abilities is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ABILITY12 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before ABILITIES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

LABILITIES12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

ABILITIES Scrabble FAQ

Is ABILITIES a Scrabble word?: ABILITIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does ABILITIES mean?: ABILITIES is a noun form of ability. ABILITY means "the quality of being able to do something".
How do you use ABILITIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The abilities is noted."
How many points is ABILITIES worth in Scrabble?: ABILITIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABILITIES?: ABILITIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ABILITIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LABILITIES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.