How many points is TARRIED worth in Scrabble?

TARRIED is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TARRIED?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TARRIED

8 pts

TARRIED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. TARRIED means "tarry, to delay or be slow in acting or doing. TARRY means "resembling tar".".

Meaning & examples

verb

To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.
To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.
To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

Synonyms: abide, await, wait on, forestall, put off, hang about, hang around, linger

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

tarry, to delay or be slow in acting or doing. TARRY means "resembling tar".

In a sentence: "They tarried."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TARRY8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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TARRIED Scrabble FAQ

Is TARRIED a Scrabble word?: TARRIED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does TARRIED mean?: tarry, to delay or be slow in acting or doing. TARRY means "resembling tar".
How do you use TARRIED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tarried."
How many points is TARRIED worth in Scrabble?: TARRIED is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TARRIED?: TARRIED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).