How many points is RIVAL worth in Scrabble?

RIVAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RIVAL?

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

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RIVAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. RIVAL means "to strive to equal or surpass".

/ˈɹaɪvəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈɹaɪvəl/

A competitor (person, team, company, etc.) with the same goal as another, or striving to attain the same thing. Defeating a rival may be a primary or necessary goal of a competitor.
Example: Chris is my biggest rival in the 400-metre race.
Someone or something with similar claims of quality or distinction as another.
Example: As a social historian, he has no rival.
One having a common right or privilege with another; a partner.

Having the same pretensions or claims; standing in competition for superiority.
Example: rival lovers; rival claims or pretensions

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to strive to equal or surpass

In a sentence: "They rival."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RIVAL. It scores 8 points.

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

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Is RIVAL a Scrabble word?: RIVAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does RIVAL mean?: to strive to equal or surpass
How do you use RIVAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They rival."
How many points is RIVAL worth in Scrabble?: RIVAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RIVAL?: RIVAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).