How many points is DOUBLE worth in Scrabble?

DOUBLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DOUBLE?

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

Can you add a letter to DOUBLE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DOUBLE

9 pts

DOUBLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. DOUBLE means "as much again in number, amount, size, etc".

Meaning & examples

/ˈdʌb.əl/

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌb.əl/

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noun

Twice the number, amount, size, etc.
A person who resembles and stands in for another person, often for safety purposes
Example: Saddam Hussein was rumored to have many doubles.
A drink with two portions of alcohol.
Example: On second thought, make that a double.

verb

To multiply by two.
Example: The company doubled their earnings per share over last quarter.
To fold over so as to make two folds.
Example: To make a pleat, double the material at the waist.
To be the double of; to exceed by twofold; to contain or be worth twice as much as.

Synonyms: redouble, facsimilize

Antonyms: halve

adjective

Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
Example: The closet has double doors.
Of twice the quantity.
Example: Give me a double serving of mashed potatoes.
Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
Example: He's my double cousin as my mother's sister married my father's brother.

Synonyms: twofold, binary, twin, duplicate

Antonyms: half

adverb

Twice over; twofold; doubly.
Two together; two at a time. (especially in see double)
Example: There are only a few beds, so some of the children will have to sleep double for the night.

Synonyms: doubly

noun

The double time, a marching cadence (pace) approaching running speed.

Synonyms: double

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

as much again in number, amount, size, etc

In a sentence: "It is double."

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Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

DOUBLE Scrabble FAQ

Is DOUBLE a Scrabble word?: DOUBLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does DOUBLE mean?: as much again in number, amount, size, etc
How do you use DOUBLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is double."
How many points is DOUBLE worth in Scrabble?: DOUBLE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DOUBLE?: DOUBLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DOUBLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DOUBLED, DOUBLER, DOUBLES, DOUBLET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.