How many points is ROOT worth in Scrabble?

ROOT is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ROOT?

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

Can you add a letter to ROOT?

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

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ROOT

4 pts

ROOT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points. ROOT means "to put forth an underground portion of a plant".

Meaning & examples

/ɹuːt/

Pronunciation: /ɹuːt/

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noun

The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
Example: This tree's roots can go as deep as twenty metres underground.
A root vegetable.
The part of a tooth extending into the bone holding the tooth in place.
Example: Root damage is a common problem of overbrushing.

Synonyms: basis, origin, source, etymon, root account, root user, superuser, zero

Antonyms: pole

verb

To grow roots; to enter the earth, as roots; to take root and begin to grow.
Example: The cuttings are starting to root.
To prepare, oversee, or otherwise cause the rooting of cuttings
Example: We rooted some cuttings last summer.
To be firmly fixed; to be established.

Synonyms: jailbreak

noun

An act of sexual intercourse.
Example: Fancy a root?
A sexual partner.

Synonyms: screw, shag

verb

To turn up or dig with the snout.
Example: A pig roots the earth for truffles.
(by extension) To seek favour or advancement by low arts or grovelling servility; to fawn.
To rummage; to search as if by digging in soil.
Example: rooting about in a junk-filled drawer

Synonyms: bang, drill, screw, shag, dig out, root out, rummage

verb

(with "for" or "on") To cheer (on); to show support (for) and hope for the success of. (See root for.)
Example: I'm rooting for you, don't let me down!

Synonyms: barrack, cheer on

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to put forth an underground portion of a plant

In a sentence: "They root."

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

Letter Values

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ROOT Scrabble FAQ

Is ROOT a Scrabble word?: ROOT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 4 points.
What does ROOT mean?: to put forth an underground portion of a plant
How do you use ROOT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They root."
How many points is ROOT worth in Scrabble?: ROOT is worth 4 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ROOT?: ROOT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ROOT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ROOTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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