How many points is CIRCLE worth in Scrabble?

CIRCLE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CIRCLE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

CIRCLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. CIRCLE means "to move or revolve around".

/ˈsɜɹkəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜɹkəl/

A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from a given point (center).
Example: The set of all points (x, y) such that (x − 1)2 + y2 = r2 is a circle of radius r around the point (1, 0).
A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance (radius) from a given point.
Any shape, curve or arrangement of objects that approximates to or resembles the geometric figures.
Example: Children, please join hands and form a circle.

To travel around along a curved path.
Example: The wolves circled the herd of deer.
To surround.
Example: A high fence circles the enclosure.
To place or mark a circle around.
Example: Circle the jobs that you are interested in applying for.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to move or revolve around

In a sentence: "They circle."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CIRCLE. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is CIRCLE a Scrabble word?: CIRCLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does CIRCLE mean?: to move or revolve around
How do you use CIRCLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They circle."
How many points is CIRCLE worth in Scrabble?: CIRCLE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CIRCLE?: CIRCLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CIRCLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CIRCLET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.