How many points is DWARF worth in Scrabble?

DWARF is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DWARF?

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

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

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12 pts

DWARF is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. DWARF means "extremely small".

/dwɔːf/

Pronunciation: /dwɔɹf/

Any member of a race of beings from (especially Scandinavian and other Germanic) folklore, usually depicted as having some sort of supernatural powers and being skilled in crafting and metalworking, often as short with long beards, and sometimes as clashing with elves.
A person of short stature, often one whose limbs are disproportionately small in relation to the body as compared with normal adults, usually as the result of a genetic condition.
An animal, plant or other thing much smaller than the usual of its sort.
Example: dwarf honeysuckle

Synonyms: midget, pygmy (imprecise), runt

Antonyms: ettin, giant

To render (much) smaller, turn into a dwarf (version).
To make appear (much) smaller, puny, tiny.
Example: The newly-built skyscraper dwarfs all older buildings in the downtown skyline.
To make appear insignificant.
Example: Bach dwarfs all other composers.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

extremely small

In a sentence: "It is dwarf."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DWARF. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is DWARF a Scrabble word?: DWARF is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does DWARF mean?: extremely small
How do you use DWARF in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is dwarf."
How many points is DWARF worth in Scrabble?: DWARF is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DWARF?: DWARF is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DWARF?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DWARFS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.