How many points is THORN worth in Scrabble?

THORN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept THORN?

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

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

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8 pts

THORN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. THORN means "to prick with a sharp, rigid projection on a plant".

/θɔːn/

Pronunciation: /θɔːn/

Pronunciation: /θɔɹn/

A sharp protective spine of a plant.
Any shrub or small tree that bears thorns, especially a hawthorn.
Example: the cockspur thorn
That which pricks or annoys; anything troublesome.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to prick with a sharp, rigid projection on a plant

In a sentence: "They thorn."

Check the Scrabble meaning of THORN. It scores 8 points.

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

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Is THORN a Scrabble word?: THORN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does THORN mean?: to prick with a sharp, rigid projection on a plant
How do you use THORN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They thorn."
How many points is THORN worth in Scrabble?: THORN is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept THORN?: THORN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to THORN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes THORNY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.