How many points is THEORY worth in Scrabble?

THEORY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THEORY?

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

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THEORY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. THEORY means "a group of propositions used to explain a class of phenomena".

/ˈθiːəɹi/

Pronunciation: /ˈθiːəɹi/

A description of an event or system that is considered to be accurate.
Mental conception; reflection, consideration.
A coherent statement or set of ideas that explains observed facts or phenomena and correctly predicts new facts or phenomena not previously observed, or which sets out the laws and principles of something known or observed; a hypothesis confirmed by observation, experiment etc.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a group of propositions used to explain a class of phenomena

In a sentence: "The theory is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of THEORY. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is THEORY a Scrabble word?: THEORY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does THEORY mean?: a group of propositions used to explain a class of phenomena
How do you use THEORY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The theory is noted."
How many points is THEORY worth in Scrabble?: THEORY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THEORY?: THEORY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).