How many points is DAGGER worth in Scrabble?

DAGGER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DAGGER?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

DAGGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. DAGGER means "short weapon with pointed blade".

/ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/

A stabbing weapon, similar to a sword but with a short, double-edged blade.
The text character †; the obelus.
A point scored near the end of the game (clutch time) to take or increase the scorer's team lead, so that they are likely to win
Example: Curry's last-minute 3-point dagger silenced the criticism for his so-called failure to come up big in big moments.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

short weapon with pointed blade

In a sentence: "The dagger is noted."

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

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

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

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Is DAGGER a Scrabble word?: DAGGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does DAGGER mean?: short weapon with pointed blade
How do you use DAGGER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dagger is noted."
How many points is DAGGER worth in Scrabble?: DAGGER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DAGGER?: DAGGER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DAGGER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DAGGERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.