How many points is IDEA worth in Scrabble?

IDEA is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept IDEA?

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

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

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5 pts

IDEA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. IDEA means "plan or thought formed in the mind".

/ɑeˈdiə̯/

An abstract archetype of a given thing, compared to which real-life examples are seen as imperfect approximations; pure essence, as opposed to actual examples.
The conception of someone or something as representing a perfect example; an ideal.
The form or shape of something; a quintessential aspect or characteristic.

Synonyms: image

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

plan or thought formed in the mind

In a sentence: "The idea is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of IDEA. It scores 5 points.

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

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

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Is IDEA a Scrabble word?: IDEA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does IDEA mean?: plan or thought formed in the mind
How do you use IDEA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The idea is noted."
How many points is IDEA worth in Scrabble?: IDEA is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept IDEA?: IDEA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to IDEA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes IDEAL, IDEAS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.