How many points is DESTROY worth in Scrabble?

DESTROY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESTROY?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

DESTROY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DESTROY means "ruin, demolish".

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ/

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/

To damage beyond use or repair.
Example: Hooligans destroy unprovoked.
To neutralize, undo a property or condition.
Example: Smoking destroys the natural subtlety of the palate.
To put down or euthanize.
Example: Destroying a rabid dog is required by law.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

ruin, demolish

In a sentence: "They destroy."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESTROY. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is DESTROY a Scrabble word?: DESTROY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does DESTROY mean?: ruin, demolish
How do you use DESTROY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They destroy."
How many points is DESTROY worth in Scrabble?: DESTROY is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESTROY?: DESTROY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESTROY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESTROYS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.