How many points is IDIOT worth in Scrabble?

IDIOT is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept IDIOT?

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

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

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6 pts

IDIOT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. IDIOT means "a mentally deficient person".

/ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/

A person of low general intelligence.
A person who makes stupid decisions; a fool.
A person of the lowest intellectual standing, a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal four-year-old; a person with an IQ below 30.

Antonyms: genius

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a mentally deficient person

In a sentence: "The idiot is noted."

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

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

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Is IDIOT a Scrabble word?: IDIOT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does IDIOT mean?: a mentally deficient person
How do you use IDIOT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The idiot is noted."
How many points is IDIOT worth in Scrabble?: IDIOT is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept IDIOT?: IDIOT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to IDIOT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes VIDIOT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.