How many points is ELDER worth in Scrabble?

ELDER is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ELDER?

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

Can you add a letter to ELDER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ELDER

6 pts

ELDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. ELDER means "older".

Meaning & examples

/ˈeldə/

noun

An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
Example: We were presented to the village elder.
One who is older than another.
Example: Respect your elders.
One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.

Synonyms: eld, mzee, senior, antecessor, forerunner

verb

To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.
Example: I was eldered for directly responding to someone else's message in meeting for worship.

adjective

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
Example: an old abandoned building; an old friend
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
Example: I find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with.
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
Example: How old are they? She’s five years old and he's seven. We also have a young teen and a two-year-old child.

Synonyms: erstwhile, ex-, former, one-time, past, ancient, long in the tooth, aged

Antonyms: current, latest, new, brand new, fresh, young

noun

A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries
Any of the other species of the genus Sambucus: small trees, shrubs or herbaceous perennials with red, purple, or white/yellow berries (some of which are poisonous).

Synonyms: black elder

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

older

In a sentence: "It is elder."

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Front hooks

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Back hooks

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ELDERS7 pts

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Letter Values

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ELDER Scrabble FAQ

Is ELDER a Scrabble word?: ELDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does ELDER mean?: older
How do you use ELDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is elder."
How many points is ELDER worth in Scrabble?: ELDER is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ELDER?: ELDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ELDER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GELDER, MELDER, WELDER, ELDERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.