How many points is ACQUIRE worth in Scrabble?

ACQUIRE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACQUIRE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

ACQUIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. ACQUIRE means "to come into possession of".

/əˈkwaɪə/

Pronunciation: /əˈkwaɪəɹ/

To get.
To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
Example: He acquired a title.
To contract.

Antonyms: abandon, lose

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to come into possession of

In a sentence: "They acquire."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ACQUIRE. It scores 18 points.

Add one letter after ACQUIRE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Is ACQUIRE a Scrabble word?: ACQUIRE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does ACQUIRE mean?: to come into possession of
How do you use ACQUIRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They acquire."
How many points is ACQUIRE worth in Scrabble?: ACQUIRE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACQUIRE?: ACQUIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ACQUIRE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ACQUIREE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.