How many points is LEVER worth in Scrabble?

LEVER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEVER?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

LEVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LEVER means "to move using a rigid beam rotating on a support".

/ˈliː.vɚ/

Pronunciation: /ˈliː.və/

(except in generalized senses below) A crowbar.
A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (the fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
A small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device (like a button).

To move with a lever.
Example: With great effort and a big crowbar I managed to lever the beam off the floor.
To use, operate or move (something) like a lever (physically).
To use (something) like a lever (in an abstract sense).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to move using a rigid beam rotating on a support

In a sentence: "They lever."

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

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

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

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Is LEVER a Scrabble word?: LEVER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LEVER mean?: to move using a rigid beam rotating on a support
How do you use LEVER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They lever."
How many points is LEVER worth in Scrabble?: LEVER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEVER?: LEVER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEVER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEVER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.