How many points is RELEASE worth in Scrabble?

RELEASE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RELEASE?

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

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

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7 pts

RELEASE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. RELEASE means "to set free".

/ɹɪˈliːs/

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈliːs/

The event of setting (someone or something) free (e.g. hostages, slaves, prisoners, caged animals, hooked or stuck mechanisms).
The distribution of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product; the distribution can be either public or private.
Anything recently released or made available (as for sale).
Example: The video store advertised that it had all the latest releases.

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.
Example: He released his grasp on the lever.
To make available to the public.
Example: They released the new product later than intended.
To free or liberate; to set free.
Example: He was released after two years in prison.

Antonyms: hold

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to set free

In a sentence: "They release."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RELEASE. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is RELEASE a Scrabble word?: RELEASE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does RELEASE mean?: to set free
How do you use RELEASE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They release."
How many points is RELEASE worth in Scrabble?: RELEASE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RELEASE?: RELEASE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RELEASE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes RELEASEE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.