How many points is PIT worth in Scrabble?

PIT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PIT?

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

Can you add a letter to PIT?

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

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PIT

5 pts

PIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. PIT means "to mark with cavities or depressions".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪt/

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noun

A hole in the ground.
Example: The meadow around the town is full of old pits.
An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
Example: Two drivers have already gone into the pit this early in the race.
A section of the marching band containing mallet percussion instruments and other large percussion instruments too large to march, such as the tam tam. Also, the area on the sidelines where these instruments are placed.

verb

To make pits in; to mark with little hollows.
Example: Exposure to acid rain pitted the metal.
To put (an animal) into a pit for fighting.
To bring (something) into opposition with something else.
Example: Are you ready to pit your wits against one of the world's greatest puzzles?

Synonyms: pibble, pit bull, pittie, shitbull, velvet hippo

noun

A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
A shell in a drupe containing a seed.
The core of an implosion weapon, consisting of the fissile material and any neutron reflector or tamper bonded to it.

verb

To remove the stone from a stone fruit or the shell from a drupe.
Example: One must pit a peach to make it ready for a pie.

noun

A pit bull terrier.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to mark with cavities or depressions

In a sentence: "They pit."

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Word forms

Front hooks

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SPIT6 pts

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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PIT Scrabble FAQ

Is PIT a Scrabble word?: PIT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does PIT mean?: to mark with cavities or depressions
How do you use PIT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pit."
How many points is PIT worth in Scrabble?: PIT is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PIT?: PIT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PIT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPIT, PITA, PITH, PITY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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