How many points is LONGEST worth in Scrabble?

LONGEST is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LONGEST?

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

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LONGEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. LONGEST means "long, extending for a considerable distance".

/ˈlɑŋ.ɡəst/

Having much distance from one terminating point on an object or an area to another terminating point (usually applies to horizontal dimensions; see Usage Notes below).
Example: It's a long way from the Earth to the Moon.
Having great duration.
Example: The pyramids of Egypt have been around for a long time.
Seemingly lasting a lot of time, because it is boring or tedious or tiring.

Over a great distance in space.
Example: He threw the ball long.
For a particular duration.
Example: How long is it until the next bus arrives?
For a long duration.
Example: Paris has long been considered one of the most cultured cities in the world.

Synonyms: time, far, way

To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true)
Example: She longed for him to come back.

Synonyms: ache, yearn

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

long, extending for a considerable distance

In a sentence: "It is longest."

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

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Is LONGEST a Scrabble word?: LONGEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does LONGEST mean?: long, extending for a considerable distance
How do you use LONGEST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is longest."
How many points is LONGEST worth in Scrabble?: LONGEST is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LONGEST?: LONGEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).