How many points is ADDLES worth in Scrabble?

ADDLES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ADDLES?

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

Can you add a letter to ADDLES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ADDLES

8 pts

ADDLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. ADDLES is a verb form of addle. ADDLE means "to confuse".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæd.əlz/

verb

(provincial) To earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living.
(provincial) To thrive or grow; to ripen.

noun

A foolish or dull-witted fellow.

noun

Liquid filth; mire.
(provincial) Lees; dregs.

verb

To make addle; to grow addle; to muddle
To cause fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ADDLES is a verb form of addle. ADDLE means "to confuse".

In a sentence: "They addles."

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Base words

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ADDLE7 pts

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Letter Values

= 8

ADDLES Scrabble FAQ

Is ADDLES a Scrabble word?: ADDLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does ADDLES mean?: ADDLES is a verb form of addle. ADDLE means "to confuse".
How do you use ADDLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They addles."
How many points is ADDLES worth in Scrabble?: ADDLES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ADDLES?: ADDLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ADDLES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DADDLES, PADDLES, RADDLES, SADDLES, WADDLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.