How many points is RESIDENT worth in Scrabble?

RESIDENT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESIDENT?

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

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

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9 pts

RESIDENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. RESIDENT means "one who resides".

/ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/

A person, animal or plant living at a certain location or in a certain area.
Example: The tiger lily is a resident of Asia.
A bird which does not migrate during the course of the year.
A physician receiving specialized medical training.
Example: She's a resident in neurosurgery at Mass General.

Dwelling, or having an abode, in a place for a continued length of time; residing on one's own estate.
Example: resident in the city or in the country
Based in a particular place; on hand; local.
Example: He is our resident computer expert.
Fixed; stable; certain.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

one who resides

In a sentence: "The resident is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RESIDENT. It scores 9 points.

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Is RESIDENT a Scrabble word?: RESIDENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does RESIDENT mean?: one who resides
How do you use RESIDENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The resident is noted."
How many points is RESIDENT worth in Scrabble?: RESIDENT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESIDENT?: RESIDENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RESIDENT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRESIDENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.