How many points is BUSIES worth in Scrabble?

BUSIES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUSIES?

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

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

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8 pts

BUSIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BUSIES means "busy, to make busy. BUSY means "occupied".".

To make somebody busy or active; to occupy.
Example: On my vacation I'll busy myself with gardening.
To rush somebody.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

busy, to make busy. BUSY means "occupied".

In a sentence: "They busies."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BUSIES. It scores 8 points.

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Is BUSIES a Scrabble word?: BUSIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BUSIES mean?: busy, to make busy. BUSY means "occupied".
How do you use BUSIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They busies."
How many points is BUSIES worth in Scrabble?: BUSIES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUSIES?: BUSIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUSIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUSIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.