How many points is STARTS worth in Scrabble?

STARTS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STARTS?

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

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

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6 pts

STARTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. STARTS is a verb form of start. START means "to set out".

The beginning of an activity.
Example: The movie was entertaining from start to finish.
A sudden involuntary movement.
Example: He woke with a start.
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
Example: Captured pieces are returned to the start of the board.

To begin, commence, initiate.
To begin an activity.
Example: The rain started at 9:00.
To have its origin (at), begin.
Example: The blue line starts one foot away from the wall.

Antonyms: end, stop

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

STARTS is a verb form of start. START means "to set out".

In a sentence: "They starts."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STARTS. It scores 6 points.

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Add one letter after STARTS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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Is STARTS a Scrabble word?: STARTS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does STARTS mean?: STARTS is a verb form of start. START means "to set out".
How do you use STARTS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They starts."
How many points is STARTS worth in Scrabble?: STARTS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STARTS?: STARTS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STARTS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STARTSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.