How many points is DIRT worth in Scrabble?

DIRT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIRT?

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

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

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5 pts

DIRT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. DIRT means "earth or soil".

/dɜːt/

Pronunciation: /dɝt/

Soil or earth.
A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
Previously unknown facts, or the invented "facts", about a person.
Example: The reporter uncovered the dirt on the businessman by going undercover.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

earth or soil

In a sentence: "The dirt is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIRT. It scores 5 points.

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

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

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Is DIRT a Scrabble word?: DIRT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does DIRT mean?: earth or soil
How do you use DIRT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dirt is noted."
How many points is DIRT worth in Scrabble?: DIRT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIRT?: DIRT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIRT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIRTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.