How many points is STEROIDS worth in Scrabble?

STEROIDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STEROIDS?

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

Can you add a letter to STEROIDS?

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

Scrabble

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STEROIDS

9 pts

STEROIDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. STEROIDS is a noun form of steroid. STEROID means "a type of chemical compound".

Meaning & examples

noun

A class of organic compounds having a structure of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings; they are lipids, and occur naturally as sterols, bile acids, adrenal and sex hormones, and some vitamins; many drugs are synthetic steroids.
Any anabolic hormone used to promote muscle growth.
Any chemical compound used to enhance athletic performance.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

STEROIDS is a noun form of steroid. STEROID means "a type of chemical compound".

In a sentence: "The steroids is noted."

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Base words

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STEROID8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before STEROIDS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ASTEROIDS10 pts

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Letter Values

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STEROIDS Scrabble FAQ

Is STEROIDS a Scrabble word?: STEROIDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does STEROIDS mean?: STEROIDS is a noun form of steroid. STEROID means "a type of chemical compound".
How do you use STEROIDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The steroids is noted."
How many points is STEROIDS worth in Scrabble?: STEROIDS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STEROIDS?: STEROIDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STEROIDS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASTEROIDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.