How many points is ANISE worth in Scrabble?

ANISE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANISE?

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

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

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5 pts

ANISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. ANISE means "plant with liquorice-flavoured seeds".

/əˈnis/

An umbelliferous plant (Pimpinella anisum) growing naturally in Egypt, and cultivated in Spain, Malta, etc., for its carminative and aromatic seeds, which are used as a spice. It has a licorice scent.
(often qualified as "sweet anise" or "wild anise") Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

plant with liquorice-flavoured seeds

In a sentence: "The anise is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ANISE. It scores 5 points.

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

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Is ANISE a Scrabble word?: ANISE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does ANISE mean?: plant with liquorice-flavoured seeds
How do you use ANISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anise is noted."
How many points is ANISE worth in Scrabble?: ANISE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANISE?: ANISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ANISE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANISES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.