How many points is DAVIT worth in Scrabble?

DAVIT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DAVIT?

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

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DAVIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DAVIT means "a hoisting device on a ship".

/ˈdeɪvɪt/

A spar formerly used on board of ships, as a crane to hoist the flukes of the anchor to the top of the bow, without injuring the sides of the ship.
A crane, often working in pairs and usually made of steel, used to lower things over an edge of a long drop off, such as lowering a maintenance trapeze down a building or launching a lifeboat over the side of a ship.

Synonyms: fish davit

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a hoisting device on a ship

In a sentence: "The davit is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DAVIT. It scores 9 points.

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Is DAVIT a Scrabble word?: DAVIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DAVIT mean?: a hoisting device on a ship
How do you use DAVIT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The davit is noted."
How many points is DAVIT worth in Scrabble?: DAVIT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DAVIT?: DAVIT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).