How many points is PARENTS worth in Scrabble?

PARENTS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PARENTS?

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

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PARENTS

9 pts

PARENTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. PARENTS is a verb form of parent. PARENT means "to exercise the functions of a father or mother".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɛəɹənts/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛəɹənts/

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Pronunciation: /ˈpæɹənts/

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noun

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.
A surrogate mother
A third person who has provided DNA samples in an IVF procedure in order to alter faulty genetic material

Synonyms: mother, progenitor

Antonyms: child, offspring

verb

To act as parent, to raise or rear.

Synonyms: raise, rear

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verb

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Definition and meaning

PARENTS is a verb form of parent. PARENT means "to exercise the functions of a father or mother".

In a sentence: "They parents."

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PARENTS Scrabble FAQ

Is PARENTS a Scrabble word?: PARENTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does PARENTS mean?: PARENTS is a verb form of parent. PARENT means "to exercise the functions of a father or mother".
How do you use PARENTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They parents."
How many points is PARENTS worth in Scrabble?: PARENTS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PARENTS?: PARENTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).