How many points is DOVES worth in Scrabble?

DOVES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOVES?

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

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DOVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DOVES means "dove, a bird of genus Columba".

/dʌvz/

A pigeon, especially one smaller in size; a bird (often arbitrarily called either a pigeon or a dove or both) of more than 300 species of the family Columbidae.
A person favouring conciliation and negotiation rather than conflict.
Term of endearment for one regarded as pure and gentle.

Synonyms: columbid, columbiform, culver, pigeon

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

dove, a bird of genus Columba

In a sentence: "The doves is noted."

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Is DOVES a Scrabble word?: DOVES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DOVES mean?: dove, a bird of genus Columba
How do you use DOVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The doves is noted."
How many points is DOVES worth in Scrabble?: DOVES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOVES?: DOVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).