How many points is LISTENED worth in Scrabble?

LISTENED is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LISTENED?

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

Can you add a letter to LISTENED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LISTENED

9 pts

LISTENED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. LISTENED is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "to make conscious use of the sense of hearing".

Meaning & examples

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪsn̩d/

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verb

To pay attention to a sound or speech.
Example: Please listen carefully as I explain. I like to listen to music.
To expect or wait for a sound, such as a signal.
Example: You should listen for the starting gun.
To accept advice or obey instruction; to agree or assent.
Example: Listen, the only reason I yelled at you was because I was upset, OK? Good children listen to their parents.

Synonyms: agree, assent, hearken, mind, obey, anticipate, await, expect

Antonyms: disobey, disregard, ignore

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

LISTENED is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "to make conscious use of the sense of hearing".

In a sentence: "They listened."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LISTEN6 pts

Front hooks

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

GLISTENED11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

LISTENED Scrabble FAQ

Is LISTENED a Scrabble word?: LISTENED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does LISTENED mean?: LISTENED is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "to make conscious use of the sense of hearing".
How do you use LISTENED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They listened."
How many points is LISTENED worth in Scrabble?: LISTENED is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LISTENED?: LISTENED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LISTENED?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLISTENED. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.