How many points is AVOID worth in Scrabble?

AVOID is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AVOID?

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

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AVOID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. AVOID means "to keep away from".

/əˈvɔɪd/

Pronunciation: /əˈvɔɪd/

To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
Example: I try to avoid the company of gamblers.
To try not to do something or to have something happen

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to keep away from

In a sentence: "They avoid."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AVOID. It scores 9 points.

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

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Is AVOID a Scrabble word?: AVOID is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does AVOID mean?: to keep away from
How do you use AVOID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They avoid."
How many points is AVOID worth in Scrabble?: AVOID is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AVOID?: AVOID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).