How many points is BUDS worth in Scrabble?

BUDS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUDS?

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

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BUDS

7 pts

BUDS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. BUDS is a noun form of bud. BUD means "swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf or flower".

Meaning & examples

/bʌdz/

noun

A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.
Example: After a long, cold winter, the trees finally began to produce buds.
Something that has begun to develop.
Example: breast buds
A small rounded body in the process of splitting from an organism, which may grow into a genetically identical new organism.
Example: In this slide, you can see a yeast cell forming buds.

Synonyms: budset, marijuana, nug

verb

To form buds.
Example: The trees are finally starting to bud.
To reproduce by splitting off buds.
Example: Yeast reproduces by budding.
To begin to grow, or to issue from a stock in the manner of a bud, as a horn.

noun

Buddy, friend.
Example: I like to hang out with my buds on Saturday night.
Used to address a male

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Definition and meaning

BUDS is a noun form of bud. BUD means "swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf or flower".

In a sentence: "The buds is noted."

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BUDS Scrabble FAQ

Is BUDS a Scrabble word?: BUDS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does BUDS mean?: BUDS is a noun form of bud. BUD means "swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf or flower".
How do you use BUDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buds is noted."
How many points is BUDS worth in Scrabble?: BUDS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUDS?: BUDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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