How many points is PIRATE worth in Scrabble?

PIRATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PIRATE?

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

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PIRATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. PIRATE means "to commit piracy".

/ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/

Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹət/

A criminal who plunders at sea; commonly attacking merchant vessels, though often pillaging port towns.
Example: You should be cautious due to the Somali pirates.
An armed ship or vessel that sails for the purpose of plundering other vessels.
One who breaks intellectual property laws by reproducing protected works without permission

To appropriate by piracy, plunder at sea.
Example: They pirated the tanker and sailed to a port where they could sell the ship and cargo.
(intellectual property) To create and/or sell an unauthorized copy of
(intellectual property) To knowingly obtain an unauthorized copy of
Example: Not willing to pay full price for the computer game, Heidi pirated a copy.

Illegally imitated or reproduced, said of a trademarked product or copyrighted work, or of the counterfeit itself.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to commit piracy

In a sentence: "They pirate."

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

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

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Is PIRATE a Scrabble word?: PIRATE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does PIRATE mean?: to commit piracy
How do you use PIRATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pirate."
How many points is PIRATE worth in Scrabble?: PIRATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PIRATE?: PIRATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).