How many points is FRIEND worth in Scrabble?

FRIEND is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FRIEND?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

FRIEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. FRIEND means "person whom one knows well and likes".

/fɹɛnd/

Pronunciation: /fɹɛnd/

Pronunciation: /fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
Example: John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college. Trust is important between friends. I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy.
An associate who provides assistance.
Example: The Automobile Association is every motorist's friend. The police is every law-abiding citizen's friend.
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
Example: a friend of a friend; I added him as a friend on Facebook, but I hardly know him.

To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
To add (a person) to a list of friends on a social networking site; to officially designate (someone) as a friend.

Synonyms: befriend

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person whom one knows well and likes

In a sentence: "The friend is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of FRIEND. It scores 10 points.

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

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Is FRIEND a Scrabble word?: FRIEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does FRIEND mean?: person whom one knows well and likes
How do you use FRIEND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The friend is noted."
How many points is FRIEND worth in Scrabble?: FRIEND is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FRIEND?: FRIEND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FRIEND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FRIENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.