How many points is BESIDE worth in Scrabble?

BESIDE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BESIDE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

BESIDE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. BESIDE means "next to".

/bɪˈsaɪd/

Pronunciation: /biˈsaɪd/

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preposition

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

next to

In a sentence: "BESIDE."

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

Add one letter after BESIDE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is BESIDE a Scrabble word?: BESIDE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does BESIDE mean?: next to
How do you use BESIDE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "BESIDE."
How many points is BESIDE worth in Scrabble?: BESIDE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BESIDE?: BESIDE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BESIDE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BESIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.