How many points is AW worth in Scrabble?

AW is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AW?

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

Can you add a letter to AW?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAW, DAW, HAW, JAW, LAW, MAW, NAW, PAW, RAW, SAW, TAW, VAW, WAW, YAW, AWA, AWE, AWL, AWN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AW

5 pts

AW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. AW means "used to express protest, disgust, or disbelief".

Meaning & examples

/ɑː/

noun

An instance of aw.

interjection

Used to express disappointment or dismay.
Example: Aw, that's too bad...
Used to express mild protest, entreaty, consternation, or disapproval.
Example: Aw, dad, why can't we go to Legoland?
Used to express affection.
Example: Aw, you've got such a cute baby bird!

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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interjection

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

used to express protest, disgust, or disbelief

In a sentence: "AW."

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

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Letter Values

= 5

AW Scrabble FAQ

Is AW a Scrabble word?: AW is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does AW mean?: used to express protest, disgust, or disbelief
How do you use AW in a sentence?: In a sentence: "AW."
How many points is AW worth in Scrabble?: AW is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AW?: AW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AW?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CAW, DAW, HAW, JAW, LAW, MAW, NAW, PAW, RAW, SAW, TAW, VAW, WAW, YAW, AWA, AWE, AWL, AWN. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.