How many points is DRILL worth in Scrabble?

DRILL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRILL?

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

Scrabble

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DRILL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. DRILL means "to bore a hole in".

/dɹɪl/

Pronunciation: /dɹɪl/

A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.
Example: Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
Example: Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.
Example: Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency.

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
Example: Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.
To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.
Example: They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.
To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
Example: The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.

An agricultural implement for making holes for sowing seed, and sometimes so formed as to contain seeds and drop them into the hole made.
A light furrow or channel made to put seed into, when sowing.
A row of seed sown in a furrow.

To cause to flow in drills or rills or by trickling; to drain by trickling.
Example: waters drilled through a sandy stratum

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to bore a hole in

In a sentence: "They drill."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DRILL. It scores 6 points.

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

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Is DRILL a Scrabble word?: DRILL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does DRILL mean?: to bore a hole in
How do you use DRILL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They drill."
How many points is DRILL worth in Scrabble?: DRILL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DRILL?: DRILL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).