How many points is ABOUT worth in Scrabble?

ABOUT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABOUT?

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

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ABOUT

7 pts

ABOUT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. ABOUT is a adverb form of approximately. APPROXIMATELY means "in an approximate manner".

Meaning & examples

/əˈbɛʊt/

adjective

Moving around; astir.
Example: After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again.
In existence; being in evidence; apparent.
Example: This idea has been about for a while but has only recently become fashionable.
Near; in the vicinity or neighbourhood.
Example: I had my keys just a minute ago, so they must be about somewhere.

Synonyms: around, active, astir, mobile

adverb

On all sides; around.
Example: I looked about at the scenery that surrounded me.
Here and there; around; in one place and another; up and down.
Example: Bits of old machinery were lying about.
From one place or position to another in succession; indicating repeated movement or activity.
Example: walking about; rushing about; jumping about; thrashing about

Synonyms: around

preposition

In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of.
Example: The snake was coiled about his ankle.
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout.
Example: He was well known about town.
Indicates that something will happen very soon; indicates a plan or intention to do something.

Synonyms: apropos, as for

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ABOUT is a adverb form of approximately. APPROXIMATELY means "in an approximate manner".

In a sentence: "They did it about."

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APPROXIMATELY29 pts

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Letter Values

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ABOUT Scrabble FAQ

Is ABOUT a Scrabble word?: ABOUT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does ABOUT mean?: ABOUT is a adverb form of approximately. APPROXIMATELY means "in an approximate manner".
How do you use ABOUT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it about."
How many points is ABOUT worth in Scrabble?: ABOUT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABOUT?: ABOUT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).