How many points is ASTEROID worth in Scrabble?

ASTEROID is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ASTEROID?

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

Can you add a letter to ASTEROID?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ASTEROID

9 pts

ASTEROID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. ASTEROID means "any of the small planets that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæstəɹoɪd/

Pronunciation: /ˈæstəɹoɪd/

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noun

Any member of the taxonomic class Asteroidea; a starfish

noun

A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and is not a comet, that orbits a star
In the Solar system, such a body that orbits within the orbit of Jupiter

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

any of the small planets that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter

In a sentence: "The asteroid is noted."

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ASTEROIDS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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ASTEROID Scrabble FAQ

Is ASTEROID a Scrabble word?: ASTEROID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does ASTEROID mean?: any of the small planets that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter
How do you use ASTEROID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The asteroid is noted."
How many points is ASTEROID worth in Scrabble?: ASTEROID is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ASTEROID?: ASTEROID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ASTEROID?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASTEROIDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.