How many points is DOUBLE worth in Scrabble?

DOUBLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOUBLE?

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

Can you add a letter to DOUBLE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DOUBLE

9 pts

DOUBLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DOUBLE means "to make twice as great".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdʌb.əl/

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌb.əl/

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noun

Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
Example: Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles.
A drink with two portions of alcohol.
Example: On second thought, make that a double.

verb

To multiply by two.
Example: The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter.
To fold over so as to make two folds.
Example: To make a pleat, double the material at the waist.
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.

Synonyms: redouble, facsimilize

Antonyms: halve

adjective

Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
Example: The closet has double doors.
Of twice the quantity.
Example: Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes.
Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
Example: He's my double cousin as my mother's sister married my father's brother.

Synonyms: twofold, binary, twin, duplicate

Antonyms: half

adverb

Twice over; twofold; doubly.
Two together; two at a time. (especially in see double)
Example: There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night.

Synonyms: doubly

noun

The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

Synonyms: double

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to make twice as great

In a sentence: "They double."

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Word forms

Related words

DOUBLER10 pts

Back hooks

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

DOUBLET10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

DOUBLE Scrabble FAQ

Is DOUBLE a Scrabble word?: DOUBLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DOUBLE mean?: to make twice as great
How do you use DOUBLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They double."
How many points is DOUBLE worth in Scrabble?: DOUBLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOUBLE?: DOUBLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DOUBLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DOUBLET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.