How many points is ELIGIBLE worth in Scrabble?

ELIGIBLE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ELIGIBLE?

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

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

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11 pts

ELIGIBLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. ELIGIBLE means "meeting the requirements or qualifications needed".

/ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/

Allowed to and meeting the necessary conditions required to participate in or be chosen for something
Worthy of being chosen (for marriage)

Synonyms: qualified

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

meeting the requirements or qualifications needed

In a sentence: "It is eligible."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ELIGIBLE. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is ELIGIBLE a Scrabble word?: ELIGIBLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does ELIGIBLE mean?: meeting the requirements or qualifications needed
How do you use ELIGIBLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is eligible."
How many points is ELIGIBLE worth in Scrabble?: ELIGIBLE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ELIGIBLE?: ELIGIBLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ELIGIBLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ELIGIBLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.