How many points is ELOPES worth in Scrabble?

ELOPES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ELOPES?

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

Can you add a letter to ELOPES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ELOPES

8 pts

ELOPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. ELOPES is a verb form of elope. ELOPE means "(of two people) run away secretly to get married".

Meaning & examples

verb

(of a married person) To run away from home with a paramour.
(of an unmarried person) To run away secretly for the purpose of getting married with one's intended spouse; to marry in a quick or private fashion, especially without a public period of engagement.
To run away from home (for any reason).

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ELOPES is a verb form of elope. ELOPE means "(of two people) run away secretly to get married".

In a sentence: "They elopes."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ELOPES. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ELOPE7 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before ELOPES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

DELOPES10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

ELOPES Scrabble FAQ

Is ELOPES a Scrabble word?: ELOPES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does ELOPES mean?: ELOPES is a verb form of elope. ELOPE means "(of two people) run away secretly to get married".
How do you use ELOPES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They elopes."
How many points is ELOPES worth in Scrabble?: ELOPES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ELOPES?: ELOPES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ELOPES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DELOPES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.