How many points is DIRE worth in Scrabble?

DIRE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIRE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

DIRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. DIRE means "disastrous, urgent, or terrible".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

disastrous, urgent, or terrible

In a sentence: "It is dire."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIRE. It scores 5 points.

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

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

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Is DIRE a Scrabble word?: DIRE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does DIRE mean?: disastrous, urgent, or terrible
How do you use DIRE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is dire."
How many points is DIRE worth in Scrabble?: DIRE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIRE?: DIRE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIRE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIRER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.