How many points is BETTERS worth in Scrabble?

BETTERS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BETTERS?

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

Can you add a letter to BETTERS?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BETTERS

9 pts

BETTERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. BETTERS is a adjective form of better. BETTER means "more excellent than others".

Meaning & examples

noun

An entity, usually animate, deemed superior to another; one who has a claim to precedence; a superior.
Example: He quickly found Ali his better in the ring.

verb

To improve.
To become better; to improve.
To surpass in excellence; to exceed; to excel.

noun

A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.

verb

(with bare infinitive) Should; ought to; need to; must.
Example: The project had better get finished by the current deadline.

Synonyms: had best

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2) · en.wiktionary.org (3) · en.wiktionary.org (4)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BETTERS is a adjective form of better. BETTER means "more excellent than others".

In a sentence: "It is betters."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BETTER8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before BETTERS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ABETTERS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

BETTERS Scrabble FAQ

Is BETTERS a Scrabble word?: BETTERS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does BETTERS mean?: BETTERS is a adjective form of better. BETTER means "more excellent than others".
How do you use BETTERS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is betters."
How many points is BETTERS worth in Scrabble?: BETTERS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BETTERS?: BETTERS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BETTERS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABETTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.