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POOR
6 ptsPOOR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. POOR means "lacking the means of support".
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adjective
Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word
Definition and meaning
lacking the means of support
In a sentence: "It is poor."
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Add one letter before POOR. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.
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Add one letter after POOR. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).
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Letter Values
P3
O1
O1
R1
= 6
POOR Scrabble FAQ
- Is POOR a Scrabble word?
- POOR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
- What does POOR mean?
- lacking the means of support
- How do you use POOR in a sentence?
- In a sentence: "It is poor."
- How many points is POOR worth in Scrabble?
- POOR is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
- Which dictionaries accept POOR?
- POOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
- Can you add a letter to POOR?
- In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPOOR, POORI. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.