How many points is OPTIONAL worth in Scrabble?

OPTIONAL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OPTIONAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OPTIONAL

10 pts

OPTIONAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. OPTIONAL is a noun form of elective. ELECTIVE means "a course of study that is not mandatory".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

OPTIONAL is a noun form of elective. ELECTIVE means "a course of study that is not mandatory".

In a sentence: "The optional is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of OPTIONAL. It scores 10 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ELECTIVE13 pts

Word forms

OPTIONALS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

OPTIONAL Scrabble FAQ

Is OPTIONAL a Scrabble word?: OPTIONAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does OPTIONAL mean?: OPTIONAL is a noun form of elective. ELECTIVE means "a course of study that is not mandatory".
How do you use OPTIONAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The optional is noted."
How many points is OPTIONAL worth in Scrabble?: OPTIONAL is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OPTIONAL?: OPTIONAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).