How many points is POSSIBLY worth in Scrabble?

POSSIBLY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POSSIBLY?

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

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POSSIBLY

15 pts

POSSIBLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. POSSIBLY means "in a possible manner. POSSIBLE means "capable of happening or proving true".".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɒsɪbli/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑsəbli/

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adverb

(modifying a clause or predicate) Perhaps; indicates that the proposition may be true (is not certainly false) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker.
Example: It was possibly the costliest mistake in the organization's history.
(modifying a verb) In the realm of possibility; indicates that the action may successfully be performed (is not impossible) regardless of any facts or circumstances known to, stated by or implied by the speaker that might limit the performance.
Example: I couldn't possibly be there on time.

Synonyms: conceivably, maybe, perhaps, potentially

Antonyms: certainly, impossibly, inevitably

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

in a possible manner. POSSIBLE means "capable of happening or proving true".

In a sentence: "They did it possibly."

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Letter Values

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POSSIBLY Scrabble FAQ

Is POSSIBLY a Scrabble word?: POSSIBLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does POSSIBLY mean?: in a possible manner. POSSIBLE means "capable of happening or proving true".
How do you use POSSIBLY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it possibly."
How many points is POSSIBLY worth in Scrabble?: POSSIBLY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POSSIBLY?: POSSIBLY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).