How many points is CADET worth in Scrabble?

CADET is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CADET?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

CADET is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. CADET means "young person training for the armed forces or police".

/kəˈdɛt/

Pronunciation

A student at a military school who is training to be an officer.
A younger or youngest son, who would not inherit as a firstborn son would.
(in compounds, chiefly in genealogy) Junior. (See also the heraldic term cadency.)
Example: a cadet branch of the family

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

young person training for the armed forces or police

In a sentence: "The cadet is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CADET. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is CADET a Scrabble word?: CADET is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does CADET mean?: young person training for the armed forces or police
How do you use CADET in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The cadet is noted."
How many points is CADET worth in Scrabble?: CADET is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CADET?: CADET is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CADET?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CADETS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.