How many points is SLANDER worth in Scrabble?

SLANDER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SLANDER?

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

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

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SLANDER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. SLANDER is a verb form of defame. DEFAME means "to attack the good name of".

/ˈslændɚ/

A false or unsupported, malicious statement (spoken, not written), especially one which is injurious to a person's reputation; the making of such a statement.

Synonyms: defame, libel

Antonyms: glorify

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

SLANDER is a verb form of defame. DEFAME means "to attack the good name of".

In a sentence: "They slander."

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

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Is SLANDER a Scrabble word?: SLANDER is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does SLANDER mean?: SLANDER is a verb form of defame. DEFAME means "to attack the good name of".
How do you use SLANDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They slander."
How many points is SLANDER worth in Scrabble?: SLANDER is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SLANDER?: SLANDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SLANDER?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ISLANDER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.