How many points is EARLIER worth in Scrabble?

EARLIER is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EARLIER?

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

Can you add a letter to EARLIER?

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

Scrabble

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EARLIER

7 pts

EARLIER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. EARLIER is a adverb form of early. EARLY means "near the beginning of a period of time or a series of events".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɜː.lɪə/

Pronunciation: /ˈɝliɚ/

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adjective

At a time in advance of the usual or expected event.
Example: at eleven, we went for an early lunch; she began reading at an early age; his mother suffered an early death
Arriving a time before expected; sooner than on time.
Example: The early guests sipped their punch and avoided each other's eyes.
Near the start or beginning.
Example: Early results showed their winning 245 out of 300 seats in parliament. The main opponent locked up only 31 seats.

Synonyms: first, premature

Antonyms: late, terminal

adverb

At a time before expected; sooner than usual.
Example: We finished the project an hour sooner than scheduled, so we left early.
Soon; in good time; seasonably.

Synonyms: prematurely

Antonyms: late, tardily

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

EARLIER is a adverb form of early. EARLY means "near the beginning of a period of time or a series of events".

In a sentence: "They did it earlier."

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Base words

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EARLY8 pts

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Letter Values

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EARLIER Scrabble FAQ

Is EARLIER a Scrabble word?: EARLIER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does EARLIER mean?: EARLIER is a adverb form of early. EARLY means "near the beginning of a period of time or a series of events".
How do you use EARLIER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it earlier."
How many points is EARLIER worth in Scrabble?: EARLIER is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EARLIER?: EARLIER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EARLIER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes NEARLIER, PEARLIER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.