How many points is ARETE worth in Scrabble?

ARETE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ARETE?

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

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

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5 pts

ARETE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. ARETE means "sharp ridge separating two glacial valleys".

/ˈæɹɪtiː/

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

sharp ridge separating two glacial valleys

In a sentence: "The arete is noted."

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

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

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

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Is ARETE a Scrabble word?: ARETE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does ARETE mean?: sharp ridge separating two glacial valleys
How do you use ARETE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The arete is noted."
How many points is ARETE worth in Scrabble?: ARETE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ARETE?: ARETE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ARETE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ARETES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.