How many points is LISTENS worth in Scrabble?

LISTENS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LISTENS?

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

Can you add a letter to LISTENS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LISTENS

7 pts

LISTENS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. LISTENS is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "to make conscious use of the sense of hearing".

Meaning & examples

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

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

In a sentence: "They listens."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

LISTEN6 pts

Front hooks

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

GLISTENS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

LISTENS Scrabble FAQ

Is LISTENS a Scrabble word?: LISTENS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does LISTENS mean?: LISTENS is a verb form of listen. LISTEN means "to make conscious use of the sense of hearing".
How do you use LISTENS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They listens."
How many points is LISTENS worth in Scrabble?: LISTENS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LISTENS?: LISTENS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LISTENS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes GLISTENS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.