How many points is HOVER worth in Scrabble?

HOVER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOVER?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

HOVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. HOVER means "to hang suspended in the air".

/ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌ.vɚ/

To float in the air.
Example: The hummingbird hovered by the plant.
To linger or hang in one place, especially in an uncertain manner.
Example: His pen hovered above the paper.
To waver, or be uncertain.
Example: Filling in the voting form, I hovered between Labour and Liberal Democrat.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to hang suspended in the air

In a sentence: "They hover."

Check the Scrabble meaning of HOVER. It scores 11 points.

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

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

= 11

Is HOVER a Scrabble word?: HOVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does HOVER mean?: to hang suspended in the air
How do you use HOVER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They hover."
How many points is HOVER worth in Scrabble?: HOVER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOVER?: HOVER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOVER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHOVER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.