How many points is BABY worth in Scrabble?

BABY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BABY?

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

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BABY

11 pts

BABY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. BABY means "resembling an infant. INFANT means "a child in the earliest stages of life".".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbeɪbi/

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪbi/

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Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪbi/

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noun

A very young human, particularly from birth to a couple of years old or until walking is fully mastered.
Any very young animal, especially a vertebrate; many species have specific names for their babies, such as kittens for the babies of cats, puppies for the babies of dogs, and chickens for the babies of birds. See for more.
Unborn young; a fetus.
Example: When is your baby due?

Synonyms: big baby, love, babbie, babby, babe, infant

verb

To coddle; to pamper somebody like an infant.
To tend (something) with care; to be overly attentive to (something), fuss over.

adjective

Of a child: very young; of the age when he or she would be termed a baby or infant.
Example: a baby boy
Of an animal: young.
Example: a baby elephant
Intended for babies.
Example: baby clothes

Synonyms: little

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

resembling an infant. INFANT means "a child in the earliest stages of life".

In a sentence: "It is baby."

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INFANT9 pts

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

Letter Values

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BABY Scrabble FAQ

Is BABY a Scrabble word?: BABY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does BABY mean?: resembling an infant. INFANT means "a child in the earliest stages of life".
How do you use BABY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is baby."
How many points is BABY worth in Scrabble?: BABY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BABY?: BABY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).