How many points is IVORIES worth in Scrabble?

IVORIES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept IVORIES?

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

Can you add a letter to IVORIES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

IVORIES

10 pts

IVORIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. IVORIES means "ivory, a hard white substance found in elephant tusks. IVORY means "resembling an elephant tusk in color".".

Meaning & examples

/ˈaɪvəɹiːz/

noun

The keys of a piano.
The teeth.

noun

The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.
A creamy white color, the color of ivory.
Something made from or resembling ivory.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ivory, a hard white substance found in elephant tusks. IVORY means "resembling an elephant tusk in color".

In a sentence: "The ivories is noted."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

IVORY11 pts

Back hooks

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

IVORIEST11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

IVORIES Scrabble FAQ

Is IVORIES a Scrabble word?: IVORIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does IVORIES mean?: ivory, a hard white substance found in elephant tusks. IVORY means "resembling an elephant tusk in color".
How do you use IVORIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ivories is noted."
How many points is IVORIES worth in Scrabble?: IVORIES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept IVORIES?: IVORIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to IVORIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes IVORIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.