How many points is CODE worth in Scrabble?

CODE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CODE?

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

Can you add a letter to CODE?

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

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CODE

7 pts

CODE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. CODE means "to convert into symbols".

Meaning & examples

/kəʊd/

Pronunciation: /kəʊd/

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noun

A short symbol, often with little relation to the item it represents.
Example: This flavour of soup has been assigned the code WRT-9.
A body of law, sanctioned by legislation, in which the rules of law to be specifically applied by the courts are set forth in systematic form; a compilation of laws by public authority; a digest.
Any system of principles, rules or regulations relating to one subject.
Example: The medical code is a system of rules for the regulation of the professional conduct of physicians.

verb

To write software programs.
Example: I learned to code on an early home computer in the 1980s.
To add codes to a dataset.
To categorise by assigning identifiers from a schedule, for example CPT coding for medical insurance purposes.

verb

Of a patient, to suffer a sudden medical emergency (a code blue) such as cardiac arrest.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to convert into symbols

In a sentence: "They code."

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Letter Values

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CODE Scrabble FAQ

Is CODE a Scrabble word?: CODE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does CODE mean?: to convert into symbols
How do you use CODE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They code."
How many points is CODE worth in Scrabble?: CODE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CODE?: CODE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CODE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CODEC, CODEN, CODEX. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

CODE

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