How many points is PORTS worth in Scrabble?

PORTS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PORTS?

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

Can you add a letter to PORTS?

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

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PORTS

7 pts

PORTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. PORTS is a verb form of port. PORT means "to shift to the left side".

Meaning & examples

/pɔːts/

Pronunciation: /pɔɹts/

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noun

A place on the coast at which ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.
A town or city containing such a place, a port city.
The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.

Synonyms: backboard, larboard, left, harbour, haven, harbour city, harbour town, port city

Antonyms: starboard

noun

An entryway or gate.
An opening or doorway in the side of a ship, especially for boarding or loading; an embrasure through which a cannon may be discharged; a porthole.
(bowls) A space between two stones wide enough for a delivered stone or bowl to pass through.

noun

Something used to carry a thing, especially a frame for wicks in candle-making.
The manner in which a person carries himself; bearing; deportment; carriage. See also portance.
The position of a weapon when ported; a rifle position executed by throwing the weapon diagonally across the front of the body, with the right hand grasping the small of the stock and the barrel sloping upward and crossing the point of the left shoulder.

noun

A type of very sweet fortified wine, mostly dark red, traditionally made in Portugal.

Synonyms: port wine, porto

noun

A suitcase or schoolbag.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PORTS is a verb form of port. PORT means "to shift to the left side".

In a sentence: "They ports."

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PORT6 pts

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SPORTS8 pts

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Letter Values

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PORTS Scrabble FAQ

Is PORTS a Scrabble word?: PORTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does PORTS mean?: PORTS is a verb form of port. PORT means "to shift to the left side".
How do you use PORTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ports."
How many points is PORTS worth in Scrabble?: PORTS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PORTS?: PORTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PORTS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPORTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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