How many points is GHOST worth in Scrabble?

GHOST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GHOST?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

GHOST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. GHOST means "disembodied spirit of a dead person".

/ɡəʊst/

Pronunciation: /ɡoʊst/

The spirit; the soul of man.
The disembodied soul; the soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death
Example: Everyone believed that the ghost of an old lady haunted the crypt.
Any faint shadowy semblance; an unsubstantial image
Example: not a ghost of a chance; the ghost of an idea

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

disembodied spirit of a dead person

In a sentence: "The ghost is noted."

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

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

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

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Is GHOST a Scrabble word?: GHOST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does GHOST mean?: disembodied spirit of a dead person
How do you use GHOST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ghost is noted."
How many points is GHOST worth in Scrabble?: GHOST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GHOST?: GHOST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GHOST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GHOSTS, GHOSTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.