How many points is ELUDE worth in Scrabble?

ELUDE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ELUDE?

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

Can you add a letter to ELUDE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ELUDE

6 pts

ELUDE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. ELUDE is a verb form of evade. EVADE means "to escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit".

Meaning & examples

/ɪˈluːd/

Pronunciation: /ɪˈluːd/

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verb

To evade, or escape from someone or something, especially by using cunning or skill
To shake off a pursuer; to give someone the slip
To escape understanding of; to be incomprehensible to

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ELUDE is a verb form of evade. EVADE means "to escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit".

In a sentence: "They elude."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

EVADE9 pts

Word forms

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Front hooks

Add one letter before ELUDE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

DELUDE8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

ELUDE Scrabble FAQ

Is ELUDE a Scrabble word?: ELUDE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does ELUDE mean?: ELUDE is a verb form of evade. EVADE means "to escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit".
How do you use ELUDE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They elude."
How many points is ELUDE worth in Scrabble?: ELUDE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ELUDE?: ELUDE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ELUDE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DELUDE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.