How many points is AUTHOR worth in Scrabble?

AUTHOR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AUTHOR?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

AUTHOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. AUTHOR means "writer of a book etc".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

writer of a book etc

In a sentence: "The author is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of AUTHOR. It scores 9 points.

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

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

= 9

Is AUTHOR a Scrabble word?: AUTHOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does AUTHOR mean?: writer of a book etc
How do you use AUTHOR in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The author is noted."
How many points is AUTHOR worth in Scrabble?: AUTHOR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AUTHOR?: AUTHOR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AUTHOR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AUTHORS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.