How many points is AROUSAL worth in Scrabble?

AROUSAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AROUSAL?

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

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

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AROUSAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. AROUSAL means "the act of arousing. AROUSING means "arouse".".

/əˈɹaʊzəl/

The act of arousing or the state of being aroused.
Example: bodily arousal
Sexual arousal.
Example: Some people get sexual arousal from the depiction of feet.
A physiological and psychological state of being awake or reactive to stimuli, including elevated heart rate and blood pressure and a condition of sensory alertness, mobility and readiness to respond.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of arousing. AROUSING means "arouse".

In a sentence: "The arousal is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AROUSAL. It scores 7 points.

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Is AROUSAL a Scrabble word?: AROUSAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does AROUSAL mean?: the act of arousing. AROUSING means "arouse".
How do you use AROUSAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The arousal is noted."
How many points is AROUSAL worth in Scrabble?: AROUSAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AROUSAL?: AROUSAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AROUSAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAROUSAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.