How many points is EAVESDROP worth in Scrabble?

EAVESDROP is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EAVESDROP?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

15 pts

EAVESDROP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. EAVESDROP means "listen secretly to a private conversation".

/ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/

Pronunciation

The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house
The space around a house on which such water drips
A concealed aperture through which an occupant of a building can surreptitiously listen to people talking at an entrance to the building

Synonyms: eavesdrip

To hear a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
Example: I hope nobody was eavesdropping on our conversation last night, since it got so personal.
To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.

Synonyms: overhear

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

listen secretly to a private conversation

In a sentence: "They eavesdrop."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EAVESDROP. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is EAVESDROP a Scrabble word?: EAVESDROP is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does EAVESDROP mean?: listen secretly to a private conversation
How do you use EAVESDROP in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They eavesdrop."
How many points is EAVESDROP worth in Scrabble?: EAVESDROP is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EAVESDROP?: EAVESDROP is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EAVESDROP?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EAVESDROPS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.