How many points is RACES worth in Scrabble?

RACES is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RACES?

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

Can you add a letter to RACES?

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

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RACES

7 pts

RACES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. RACES is a verb form of race. RACE means "to compete in a contest of speed".

Meaning & examples

/ˈɹeɪsɪz/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹeɪsɪz/

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noun

A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins
Example: The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others.
Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.
A race condition.

verb

To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).
Example: The drivers were racing around the track.
To compete against in such a race.
Example: I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun.
To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.
Example: As soon as it was time to go home, he raced for the door.

noun

A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics:
A population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; an informal term for a subspecies.
A breed or strain of domesticated animal.

Synonyms: breed, subspecies, variety

verb

To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.

noun

A rhizome or root, especially of ginger.

verb

To demolish; to level to the ground.
To scrape as if with a razor.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RACES is a verb form of race. RACE means "to compete in a contest of speed".

In a sentence: "They races."

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RACE6 pts

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Letter Values

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RACES Scrabble FAQ

Is RACES a Scrabble word?: RACES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does RACES mean?: RACES is a verb form of race. RACE means "to compete in a contest of speed".
How do you use RACES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They races."
How many points is RACES worth in Scrabble?: RACES is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RACES?: RACES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RACES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRACES, GRACES, TRACES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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