How many points is INANE worth in Scrabble?

INANE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INANE?

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

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

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INANE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. INANE is a adjective form of nonsensical. NONSENSICAL means "not making sense".

/ɪˈneɪn/

Pronunciation: /ɪˈneɪn/

Lacking sense or meaning (often to the point of boredom or annoyance)
Example: This supremely gifted kid told me that in the early elementary grades, the songs sung in music class were so inane that he wanted to skip grades already! Eventually he did, so better late than never.
Purposeless; pointless

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

INANE is a adjective form of nonsensical. NONSENSICAL means "not making sense".

In a sentence: "It is inane."

Check the Scrabble meaning of INANE. It scores 5 points.

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Is INANE a Scrabble word?: INANE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does INANE mean?: INANE is a adjective form of nonsensical. NONSENSICAL means "not making sense".
How do you use INANE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is inane."
How many points is INANE worth in Scrabble?: INANE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INANE?: INANE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INANE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes INANES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.