How many points is LATERITE worth in Scrabble?

LATERITE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LATERITE?

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

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

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8 pts

LATERITE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LATERITE means "a type of soil".

/ˈlatəɹʌɪt/

A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.

Synonyms: murram

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a type of soil

In a sentence: "The laterite is noted."

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

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

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

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Is LATERITE a Scrabble word?: LATERITE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LATERITE mean?: a type of soil
How do you use LATERITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The laterite is noted."
How many points is LATERITE worth in Scrabble?: LATERITE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LATERITE?: LATERITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LATERITE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ELATERITE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.