How many points is ACROSS worth in Scrabble?

ACROSS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ACROSS?

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

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ACROSS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ACROSS means "from one side of to the other".

/əˈkɹɑs/

(crosswords, often in combination) A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue.
Example: I solved all of the acrosses, but then got stuck on 3 down.

From one side to the other.
Example: she helped the blind man across; the river is half a mile across
On the other side.
Example: If we sail off at noon, when will we be across?
In a particular direction.
Example: He leaned across for a book.

To, toward or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
Example: Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river.
On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest).
Example: That store is across the street.
Across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest).

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preposition

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

from one side of to the other

In a sentence: "ACROSS."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ACROSS. It scores 8 points.

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

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Is ACROSS a Scrabble word?: ACROSS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does ACROSS mean?: from one side of to the other
How do you use ACROSS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "ACROSS."
How many points is ACROSS worth in Scrabble?: ACROSS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ACROSS?: ACROSS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).