How many points is CURSOR worth in Scrabble?

CURSOR is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CURSOR?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

CURSOR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. CURSOR means "a light indicator on a computer display".

/kɜɹsəɹ/

A part of any of several scientific instruments that moves back and forth to indicate a position
A moving icon or other representation of the position of the pointing device
An indicator, often a blinking line or bar, indicating where the next insertion or other edit will take place

Synonyms: the caret, the iterator pattern

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a light indicator on a computer display

In a sentence: "The cursor is noted."

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

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

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

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Is CURSOR a Scrabble word?: CURSOR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does CURSOR mean?: a light indicator on a computer display
How do you use CURSOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cursor is noted."
How many points is CURSOR worth in Scrabble?: CURSOR is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CURSOR?: CURSOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CURSOR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CURSORY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.