How many points is DRIVE worth in Scrabble?

DRIVE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRIVE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

DRIVE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DRIVE means "to urge or propel forward".

/dɹaɪv/

Pronunciation: /dɹaɪv/

Pronunciation: /dɹaɪv/

Motivation to do or achieve something; ability coupled with ambition.
Example: Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again.
Violent or rapid motion; a rushing onward or away; especially, a forced or hurried dispatch of business.
An act of driving animals forward, as to be captured, hunted etc.

Synonyms: line drive, disk drive, approach, driveway, engine, mechanism, motor, desire

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.
Example: You drive nails into wood with a hammer.
To provide an impetus for a non-physical change, especially a change in one's state of mind.
Example: My wife's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction.
To displace either physically or non-physically, through the application of force.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to urge or propel forward

In a sentence: "They drive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DRIVE. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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