How many points is LADDER worth in Scrabble?

LADDER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LADDER?

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

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

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8 pts

LADDER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LADDER means "to cause a run in a stocking".

/ˈladə/

Pronunciation

A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position.
The hierarchy or ranking system within an organization, such as the corporate ladder.

To arrange or form into a shape of a ladder.
To ascend (a building, a wall, etc.) using a ladder.
Of a knitted garment: to develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread.
Example: Oh damn it, I've laddered my tights!

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to cause a run in a stocking

In a sentence: "They ladder."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LADDER. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is LADDER a Scrabble word?: LADDER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LADDER mean?: to cause a run in a stocking
How do you use LADDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ladder."
How many points is LADDER worth in Scrabble?: LADDER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LADDER?: LADDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LADDER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BLADDER, GLADDER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.