How many points is GOURD worth in Scrabble?

GOURD is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GOURD?

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

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

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7 pts

GOURD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. GOURD means "a hard-shelled fruit".

/ɡɔːd/

Pronunciation: /ɡɔːɹd/

Any of the trailing or climbing vines producing fruit with a hard rind or shell, from the genera Lagenaria and Cucurbita (in Cucurbitaceae).
A hard-shelled fruit from a plant in Lagenaria or Cucurbita.
The dried and hardened shell of such fruit, made into a drinking vessel, bowl, spoon, or other objects designed for use or decoration.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a hard-shelled fruit

In a sentence: "The gourd is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of GOURD. It scores 7 points.

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

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Is GOURD a Scrabble word?: GOURD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does GOURD mean?: a hard-shelled fruit
How do you use GOURD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The gourd is noted."
How many points is GOURD worth in Scrabble?: GOURD is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GOURD?: GOURD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GOURD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GOURDE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.