How many points is BETTER worth in Scrabble?

BETTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BETTER?

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

Can you add a letter to BETTER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BETTER

8 pts

BETTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BETTER means "good, having positive or desirable qualities".

Meaning & examples

[ˈbeɾə]

noun

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
Example: He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.

adjective

Greater in amount or quantity

adjective

(of people)
(of capabilities)
(properties and qualities)

Synonyms: accomplished, all right, decent, not bad, satisfactory, well

Antonyms: bad, evil, poor

adjective

In good health.
Example: I had been sick, but now I'm well.
Good, content.
Example: “How are you?” — “I'm well, thank you!”
Prudent; good; well-advised.

adverb

(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
Example: He does his job well.
(manner) Completely, fully.
Example: We’re well beat now.
(degree) To a significant degree.
Example: That author is well known.

verb

To improve.
To become better; to improve.
To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4) · en.wiktionary.org (5)

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

good, having positive or desirable qualities

In a sentence: "It is better."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GOOD6 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before BETTER. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ABETTER9 pts

Back hooks

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

BETTERS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

BETTER Scrabble FAQ

Is BETTER a Scrabble word?: BETTER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BETTER mean?: good, having positive or desirable qualities
How do you use BETTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is better."
How many points is BETTER worth in Scrabble?: BETTER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BETTER?: BETTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BETTER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABETTER, BETTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.