How many points is DRILL worth in Scrabble?

DRILL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRILL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

6 pts

DRILL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. DRILL means "tool or machine for boring holes".

/dɹɪl/

Pronunciation: /dɹɪl/

A tool used to remove material so as to create a hole, typically by plunging a rotating cutting bit into a stationary workpiece.
Example: Wear safety glasses when operating an electric drill.
The portion of a drilling tool that drives the bit.
Example: Use a drill with a wire brush to remove any rust or buildup.
An activity done as an exercise or practice (especially a military exercise), particularly in preparation for some possible future event or occurrence.
Example: Regular fire drills can ensure that everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency.

To create (a hole) by removing material with a drill (tool).
Example: Drill a small hole to start the screw in the right direction.
To practice, especially in (or as in) a military context.
Example: They drilled daily to learn the routine exactly.
To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
Example: The sergeant was up by 6:00 every morning, drilling his troops.

An agricultural implement for making holes for sowing seed, and sometimes so formed as to contain seeds and drop them into the hole made.
A light furrow or channel made to put seed into, when sowing.
A row of seed sown in a furrow.

To cause to flow in drills or rills or by trickling; to drain by trickling.
Example: waters drilled through a sandy stratum

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

tool or machine for boring holes

In a sentence: "The drill is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DRILL. It scores 6 points.

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

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

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Is DRILL a Scrabble word?: DRILL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does DRILL mean?: tool or machine for boring holes
How do you use DRILL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The drill is noted."
How many points is DRILL worth in Scrabble?: DRILL is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DRILL?: DRILL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DRILL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DRILLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.