How many points is HOME worth in Scrabble?

HOME is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HOME?

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

Can you add a letter to HOME?

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

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HOME

9 pts

HOME is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. HOME means "place where one lives".

Meaning & examples

/(h)əʊm/

Pronunciation: /hoʊm/

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noun

A dwelling.
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant; habitat; seat.
Example: the home of the pine

Synonyms: home base, abode, domicile, dwelling, house, residence, tenement

verb

(of animals) To return to its owner.
Example: The dog homed.
(always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.
Example: The missile was able to home in on the target.

adjective

Of or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.
(except in phrases) That strikes home; direct, pointed.
Personal, intimate.

Antonyms: away, road, visitor

adverb

To one's home
At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location; at home
Example: Everyone's gone to watch the game; there's nobody home.
To a full and intimate degree; to the heart of the matter; fully, directly.

Synonyms: homeward

noun

A directory that contains a user's files.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

place where one lives

In a sentence: "The home is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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HOME Scrabble FAQ

Is HOME a Scrabble word?: HOME is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does HOME mean?: place where one lives
How do you use HOME in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The home is noted."
How many points is HOME worth in Scrabble?: HOME is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HOME?: HOME is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HOME?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes HOMED, HOMER, HOMES, HOMEY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

HOME

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