How many points is ABRASIVE worth in Scrabble?

ABRASIVE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABRASIVE?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABRASIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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13 pts

ABRASIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. ABRASIVE means "harsh and unpleasant".

/əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/

A substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, smoothing, or polishing.
Rock fragments, sand grains, mineral particles, used by water, wind, and ice to abrade a land surface.

Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface.
Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; causing irritation.
Example: An abrasive person can grate on one's sensibilities.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

harsh and unpleasant

In a sentence: "It is abrasive."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ABRASIVE. It scores 13 points.

Add one letter after ABRASIVE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is ABRASIVE a Scrabble word?: ABRASIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does ABRASIVE mean?: harsh and unpleasant
How do you use ABRASIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is abrasive."
How many points is ABRASIVE worth in Scrabble?: ABRASIVE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABRASIVE?: ABRASIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ABRASIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABRASIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.