How many points is NEEDLES worth in Scrabble?

NEEDLES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEEDLES?

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

Can you add a letter to NEEDLES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NEEDLES

8 pts

NEEDLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. NEEDLES is a verb form of needle. NEEDLE means "to sew with a slender, pointed instrument".

Meaning & examples

noun

A fine, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections, etc.
Example: The seamstress threaded the needle to sew on a button.
Any slender, pointed object resembling a needle, such as a pointed crystal, a sharp pinnacle of rock, an obelisk, etc.
A fine measurement indicator on a dial or graph, e.g. a compass needle.
Example: The needle on the fuel gauge pointed to empty.

verb

To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
Example: Billy needled his sister incessantly about her pimples.
To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.
Example: to needle crystals

Synonyms: goad, tease

adjective

Not needed; unnecessary.
Example: This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.

Antonyms: needful

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

NEEDLES is a verb form of needle. NEEDLE means "to sew with a slender, pointed instrument".

In a sentence: "They needles."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

NEEDLE7 pts

Back hooks

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

NEEDLESS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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NEEDLES Scrabble FAQ

Is NEEDLES a Scrabble word?: NEEDLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does NEEDLES mean?: NEEDLES is a verb form of needle. NEEDLE means "to sew with a slender, pointed instrument".
How do you use NEEDLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They needles."
How many points is NEEDLES worth in Scrabble?: NEEDLES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEEDLES?: NEEDLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NEEDLES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes NEEDLESS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.