How many points is INDEPENDENT worth in Scrabble?

INDEPENDENT is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INDEPENDENT?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

15 pts

INDEPENDENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. INDEPENDENT means "not committed to any group".

/ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

Pronunciation: /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

A candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a freethinker, free of a party platform.
A neutral or uncommitted person.
A team not affiliated with any league or conference.

Synonyms: autonomous, free, selfstanding

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

not committed to any group

In a sentence: "It is independent."

Check the Scrabble meaning of INDEPENDENT. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is INDEPENDENT a Scrabble word?: INDEPENDENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does INDEPENDENT mean?: not committed to any group
How do you use INDEPENDENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is independent."
How many points is INDEPENDENT worth in Scrabble?: INDEPENDENT is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INDEPENDENT?: INDEPENDENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INDEPENDENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INDEPENDENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.