How many points is STAPLES worth in Scrabble?

STAPLES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STAPLES?

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

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STAPLES

9 pts

STAPLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. STAPLES is a verb form of staple. STAPLE means "to fasten by means of a U-shaped metal loop".

Meaning & examples

noun

A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.
(by extension) Place of supply; source.
The principal commodity produced in a town or region.

verb

To sort according to its staple.
Example: to staple cotton

noun

A wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.
A wire fastener used to secure something else by penetrating and curling.
Example: Can you believe they use staples to hold cars together these days?
A U-shaped metal fastener, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.
Example: The rancher used staples to attach the barbed wire to the fence-posts.

verb

To secure with a staple.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

STAPLES is a verb form of staple. STAPLE means "to fasten by means of a U-shaped metal loop".

In a sentence: "They staples."

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Letter Values

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STAPLES Scrabble FAQ

Is STAPLES a Scrabble word?: STAPLES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does STAPLES mean?: STAPLES is a verb form of staple. STAPLE means "to fasten by means of a U-shaped metal loop".
How do you use STAPLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They staples."
How many points is STAPLES worth in Scrabble?: STAPLES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STAPLES?: STAPLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).