How many points is BAN worth in Scrabble?

BAN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BAN?

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

Can you add a letter to BAN?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BANC, BAND, BANE, BANG, BANI, BANK, BANS, BANT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BAN

5 pts

BAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. BAN means "prohibit or forbid officially".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

prohibit or forbid officially

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 5

BAN Scrabble FAQ

Is BAN a Scrabble word?: BAN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
How many points is BAN worth in Scrabble?: BAN is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BAN?: BAN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BAN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BANC, BAND, BANE, BANG, BANI, BANK, BANS, BANT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.