How many points is DEVELOP worth in Scrabble?

DEVELOP is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEVELOP?

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

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

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13 pts

DEVELOP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. DEVELOP means "to bring to a more advanced or effective state".

/dɛˈvɛ.ləp/

To change with a specific direction, progress.
Example: Let's see how things develop and then make our decision.
To progress through a sequence of stages.
Example: Isabel developed from a tropical depression to a tropical storm to a hurricane. An embryo develops into a fetus and then into an infant.
To advance; to further; to promote the growth of.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to bring to a more advanced or effective state

In a sentence: "They develop."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEVELOP. It scores 13 points.

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

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

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Is DEVELOP a Scrabble word?: DEVELOP is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does DEVELOP mean?: to bring to a more advanced or effective state
How do you use DEVELOP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They develop."
How many points is DEVELOP worth in Scrabble?: DEVELOP is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEVELOP?: DEVELOP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEVELOP?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEVELOPE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.