How many points is RESIDENTIAL worth in Scrabble?

RESIDENTIAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESIDENTIAL?

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

Can you add a letter to RESIDENTIAL?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RESIDENTIAL

12 pts

RESIDENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. RESIDENTIAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

noun

A trip during which people temporarily live together.
Example: The youth group organises annual residentials.

adjective

Of or pertaining to a place of personal residence or to a location for such places.
Example: They live in a residential neighborhood.
Used as a residence or by residents.
Of or pertaining to residency.
Example: There is a residential requirement for obtaining a marriage license here.

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RESIDENTIAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "It is residential."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of RESIDENTIAL. It scores 12 points.

Related words

RESIDENTIALLY17 pts

Front hooks

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

PRESIDENTIAL15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

RESIDENTIAL Scrabble FAQ

Is RESIDENTIAL a Scrabble word?: RESIDENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does RESIDENTIAL mean?: RESIDENTIAL is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use RESIDENTIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is residential."
How many points is RESIDENTIAL worth in Scrabble?: RESIDENTIAL is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESIDENTIAL?: RESIDENTIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RESIDENTIAL?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRESIDENTIAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.