How many points is BESTED worth in Scrabble?

BESTED is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BESTED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BESTED

9 pts

BESTED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. BESTED means "best, to outdo. BEST means "good, having positive or desirable qualities".".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

best, to outdo. BEST means "good, having positive or desirable qualities".

In a sentence: "They bested."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BEST6 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

BESTED Scrabble FAQ

Is BESTED a Scrabble word?: BESTED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does BESTED mean?: best, to outdo. BEST means "good, having positive or desirable qualities".
How do you use BESTED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bested."
How many points is BESTED worth in Scrabble?: BESTED is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BESTED?: BESTED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).