How many points is FESTER worth in Scrabble?

FESTER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FESTER?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

FESTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. FESTER means "grow worse and increasingly hostile".

/ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛstə(ɹ)/

To become septic; to become rotten.
To worsen, especially due to lack of attention.
Example: Deal with the problem immediately; do not let it fester.
To cause to fester or rankle.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

grow worse and increasingly hostile

In a sentence: "They fester."

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

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

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

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Is FESTER a Scrabble word?: FESTER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does FESTER mean?: grow worse and increasingly hostile
How do you use FESTER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They fester."
How many points is FESTER worth in Scrabble?: FESTER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FESTER?: FESTER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FESTER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FESTERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.