How many points is DREIDEL worth in Scrabble?

DREIDEL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DREIDEL?

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

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

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9 pts

DREIDEL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. DREIDEL means "spinning top".

/ˈdɹeɪ.dəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹeɪ.dəl/

A four-sided spinning top, inscribed with the four Hebrew letters נ, ג, ה, and ש or פ on each side, associated with and often used during Hanukkah.
A gambling game played using this top.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

spinning top

In a sentence: "The dreidel is noted."

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

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

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

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