How many points is GERUND worth in Scrabble?

GERUND is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GERUND?

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

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GERUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. GERUND means "a verbal noun".

/-ʌnd/

(grammar) A verbal form that functions as a verbal noun. (In English, a gerund has the same spelling as a present participle, but functions differently; however, this distinction may be ambiguous or unclear and so is no longer made in some modern texts such as A Comprehensive Grammar of the English Language and The Cambridge Grammar of the English Language)
(grammar) In some languages such as Dutch, Italian or Russian, a verbal form similar to a present participle, but functioning as an adverb to form adverbial phrases or continuous tense. These constructions have various names besides gerund, depending on the language, such as conjunctive participles, active participles, adverbial participles, transgressives, etc.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a verbal noun

In a sentence: "The gerund is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GERUND. It scores 8 points.

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Is GERUND a Scrabble word?: GERUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does GERUND mean?: a verbal noun
How do you use GERUND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The gerund is noted."
How many points is GERUND worth in Scrabble?: GERUND is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GERUND?: GERUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).