How many points is ABILITY worth in Scrabble?

ABILITY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABILITY?

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

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

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12 pts

ABILITY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. ABILITY means "the quality of being able to do something".

/əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

Pronunciation: /əˈ.bɪl.ɪ.ti/

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.

Antonyms: disability, inability, unability

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the quality of being able to do something

In a sentence: "The ability is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ABILITY. It scores 12 points.

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

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

= 12

Is ABILITY a Scrabble word?: ABILITY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does ABILITY mean?: the quality of being able to do something
How do you use ABILITY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ability is noted."
How many points is ABILITY worth in Scrabble?: ABILITY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABILITY?: ABILITY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ABILITY?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes LABILITY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.