How many points is AVOID worth in Scrabble?

AVOID is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AVOID?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

AVOID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. AVOID means "prevent from happening".

/əˈvɔɪd/

Pronunciation: /əˈvɔɪd/

To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
Example: I try to avoid the company of gamblers.
To try not to do something or to have something happen

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

prevent from happening

In a sentence: "They avoid."

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

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

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

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Is AVOID a Scrabble word?: AVOID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does AVOID mean?: prevent from happening
How do you use AVOID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They avoid."
How many points is AVOID worth in Scrabble?: AVOID is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AVOID?: AVOID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AVOID?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AVOIDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.