How many points is ESSENTIAL worth in Scrabble?

ESSENTIAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ESSENTIAL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

ESSENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. ESSENTIAL means "vitally important".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

vitally important

Check the Scrabble meaning of ESSENTIAL. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is ESSENTIAL a Scrabble word?: ESSENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
How many points is ESSENTIAL worth in Scrabble?: ESSENTIAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ESSENTIAL?: ESSENTIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ESSENTIAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ESSENTIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.