How many points is PRIMER worth in Scrabble?

PRIMER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRIMER?

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

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

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PRIMER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. PRIMER means "a book that covers the basics of a subject".

/ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/

A prayer or devotional book intended for laity, initially an abridgment of the breviary and manual including the hours of the Virgin Mary, 15 gradual and 7 penitential psalms, the litany, the placebo and dirige forming the office of the dead, and the commendations.
Similar works issued in England for private prayer in accordance with the Book of Common Prayer.
A children's book intended to teach literacy: how to read, write, and spell.
Example: 1545, The A.B.C. Primers

Any substance or device, such as priming wire or blasting cap, used to ignite gunpowder or other explosive.
A person who primes explosives.
A substance used to prime wood, metal, etc. in preparation for painting.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a book that covers the basics of a subject

In a sentence: "The primer is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRIMER. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is PRIMER a Scrabble word?: PRIMER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does PRIMER mean?: a book that covers the basics of a subject
How do you use PRIMER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The primer is noted."
How many points is PRIMER worth in Scrabble?: PRIMER is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRIMER?: PRIMER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRIMER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRIMERO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.