How many points is TARRIES worth in Scrabble?

TARRIES is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TARRIES?

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

Can you add a letter to TARRIES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

TARRIES

7 pts

TARRIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. TARRIES means "tarry, to delay or be slow in acting or doing. TARRY means "resembling tar".".

Meaning & examples

noun

A sojourn.

Synonyms: stay, stop, stop-over

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

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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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 tarries."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of TARRIES. It scores 7 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

TARRY8 pts

Back hooks

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

TARRIEST8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

TARRIES Scrabble FAQ

Is TARRIES a Scrabble word?: TARRIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does TARRIES mean?: tarry, to delay or be slow in acting or doing. TARRY means "resembling tar".
How do you use TARRIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tarries."
How many points is TARRIES worth in Scrabble?: TARRIES is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TARRIES?: TARRIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TARRIES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes TARRIEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.