How many points is CARRIER worth in Scrabble?

CARRIER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CARRIER?

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

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

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9 pts

CARRIER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CARRIER means "person or thing that carries something".

/ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/

Pronunciation: /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/

A person or object that carries someone or something else.
Example: aircraft carrier
A carrier pigeon.
A person or company in the business of shipping freight.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person or thing that carries something

In a sentence: "The carrier is noted."

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

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

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

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

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Is CARRIER a Scrabble word?: CARRIER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does CARRIER mean?: person or thing that carries something
How do you use CARRIER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The carrier is noted."
How many points is CARRIER worth in Scrabble?: CARRIER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CARRIER?: CARRIER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CARRIER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCARRIER, CARRIERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.