How many points is READ worth in Scrabble?

READ is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept READ?

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

Can you add a letter to READ?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BREAD, DREAD, OREAD, TREAD, READD, READY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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READ

5 pts

READ is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. READ means "to look at so as to take in the meaning of, as something written or printed".

Meaning & examples

/ɹiːd/

Pronunciation: /ɹiːd/

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Pronunciation: /ɹid/

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noun

A reading or an act of reading, especially an actor's part of a play.
(in combination) Something to be read; a written work.
Example: His thrillers are always a gripping read.
A person's interpretation or impression of something.
Example: What's your read of the current political situation?

verb

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
Example: Have you read this book?
To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
Example: All right, class, who wants to read next?
To read work(s) written by (a named author).
Example: At the moment I'm reading Milton.

Synonyms: clock, copy, hear, receive, interpret, make out, make sense of, scan

Antonyms: pass

verb

To look at and interpret letters or other information that is written.
Example: Have you read this book?
To speak aloud words or other information that is written. Often construed with a to phrase or an indirect object.
Example: All right, class, who wants to read next?
To read work(s) written by (a named author).
Example: At the moment I'm reading Milton.

Synonyms: clock, copy, hear, receive, interpret, make out, make sense of, scan

Antonyms: pass

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to look at so as to take in the meaning of, as something written or printed

In a sentence: "They read."

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Add one letter before READ. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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READ Scrabble FAQ

Is READ a Scrabble word?: READ is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does READ mean?: to look at so as to take in the meaning of, as something written or printed
How do you use READ in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They read."
How many points is READ worth in Scrabble?: READ is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept READ?: READ is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to READ?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BREAD, DREAD, OREAD, TREAD, READD, READY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

READ

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