How many points is EARNEST worth in Scrabble?

EARNEST is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EARNEST?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

EARNEST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. EARNEST means "serious and sincere".

/ˈɜːnɪst/

Pronunciation: /ˈɝnɪst/

(said of an action or an utterance) Serious or honest
(with a positive sense) Focused in the pursuit of an objective; eager to obtain or do.
Example: earnest prayers
Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration.
Example: earnest attention.

A sum of money paid in advance as a deposit; hence, a pledge, a guarantee, an indication of something to come.

To gain (success, reward, recognition) through applied effort or work.
Example: You can have the s'mores: you earned them, clearing the walkway of snow so well.
To receive payment for work.
Example: He earns seven million dollars a year as CEO. My bank account is only earning one percent interest.
To receive payment for work.
Example: Now that you are earning, you can start paying me rent.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

serious and sincere

In a sentence: "It is earnest."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EARNEST. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is EARNEST a Scrabble word?: EARNEST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does EARNEST mean?: serious and sincere
How do you use EARNEST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is earnest."
How many points is EARNEST worth in Scrabble?: EARNEST is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EARNEST?: EARNEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EARNEST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EARNESTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.