How many points is NECTAR worth in Scrabble?

NECTAR is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NECTAR?

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

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

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8 pts

NECTAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. NECTAR means "a delicious drink".

/ˈnɛk.tə/

The drink of the gods.
(by extension) Any delicious drink, now especially a type of sweetened fruit juice.
The sweet liquid secreted by flowers to attract pollinating insects and birds.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a delicious drink

In a sentence: "The nectar is noted."

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

Add one letter after NECTAR. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is NECTAR a Scrabble word?: NECTAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does NECTAR mean?: a delicious drink
How do you use NECTAR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nectar is noted."
How many points is NECTAR worth in Scrabble?: NECTAR is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NECTAR?: NECTAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NECTAR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes NECTARY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.