How many points is OLD worth in Scrabble?

OLD is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OLD?

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

Can you add a letter to OLD?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOLD, COLD, FOLD, GOLD, HOLD, MOLD, SOLD, TOLD, WOLD, OLDE, OLDS, OLDY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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OLD

4 pts

OLD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. OLD means "living or existing for a relatively long time".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɒʊld/

Pronunciation: /ˈɒʊld/

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Pronunciation: /ˈoʊld/

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noun

(with the, invariable plural only) People who are old; old beings; the older generation, taken as a group.
Example: A civilised society should always look after the old in the community.
(in combination) One of a specified age.
Example: when he was an eight-year-old ; a 62-year-old should
A person older than oneself, especially an adult in relation to a teenager.

adjective

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
Example: an old abandoned building; an old friend
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
Example: I find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with.
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
Example: How old are they? She’s five years old and he's seven. We also have a young teen and a two-year-old child.

Synonyms: erstwhile, ex-, former, one-time, past, ancient, long in the tooth, aged

Antonyms: current, latest, new, brand new, fresh, young

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

living or existing for a relatively long time

In a sentence: "It is old."

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Letter Values

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OLD Scrabble FAQ

Is OLD a Scrabble word?: OLD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does OLD mean?: living or existing for a relatively long time
How do you use OLD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is old."
How many points is OLD worth in Scrabble?: OLD is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OLD?: OLD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OLD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOLD, COLD, FOLD, GOLD, HOLD, MOLD, SOLD, TOLD, WOLD, OLDE, OLDS, OLDY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

OLD

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