How many points is AD worth in Scrabble?

AD is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AD?

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

Can you add a letter to AD?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BAD, CAD, DAD, FAD, GAD, HAD, LAD, MAD, PAD, RAD, SAD, TAD, WAD, ADD, ADO, ADZ. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

AD Definition & Meaning — 3 Scrabble Points

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

3 pts

AD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points. AD means "an advertisement".

Meaning & examples

/æd/

Pronunciation: /æd/

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noun

Advertisement.
Example: I have placed both of the ads in the newspaper as instructed.

Synonyms: advert

noun

Advantage
(debating) advantage
Example: ads and disads

preposition

To, toward

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

an advertisement

In a sentence: "The ad is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of AD. It scores 3 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ADVERTISEMENT19 pts

Word forms

ADS4 pts

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

Letter Values

= 3

AD Scrabble FAQ

Is AD a Scrabble word?: AD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 3 points.
What does AD mean?: an advertisement
How do you use AD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ad is noted."
How many points is AD worth in Scrabble?: AD is worth 3 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AD?: AD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BAD, CAD, DAD, FAD, GAD, HAD, LAD, MAD, PAD, RAD, SAD, TAD, WAD, ADD, ADO, ADZ. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.