How many points is MAYBE worth in Scrabble?

MAYBE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MAYBE?

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

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MAYBE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. MAYBE means "an uncertainty".

/ˈmeɪbi/

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪbi/

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪbi/

Something that is possibly true.
An answer that shows neither agreement nor disagreement.
Example: The results of the poll were inconclusive. We got two yeses, three nos, and four maybes.
A future event that may or may not happen.
Example: About your raise: it's a big maybe.

Synonyms: perhaps

Modifies a verb, indicating a lack of certainty: it may be that...
(as a pro-sentence) Perhaps that is true (expressing no commitment to a decision or a neutral viewpoint to a statement).

Synonyms: could be, mayhaps, might be, perhaps, possible, possibly, peradventure

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

an uncertainty

In a sentence: "The maybe is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MAYBE. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is MAYBE a Scrabble word?: MAYBE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does MAYBE mean?: an uncertainty
How do you use MAYBE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The maybe is noted."
How many points is MAYBE worth in Scrabble?: MAYBE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MAYBE?: MAYBE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).