How many points is INFEST worth in Scrabble?

INFEST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INFEST?

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

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

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9 pts

INFEST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. INFEST means "inhabit or overrun in unpleasantly large numbers".

/ɪnˈfɛst/

To inhabit a place in unpleasantly large numbers; to plague, harass.
Example: Insects are infesting my basement!
(of a parasite) To invade a host plant or animal.

Synonyms: beride, plague

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

inhabit or overrun in unpleasantly large numbers

In a sentence: "They infest."

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

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

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

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Is INFEST a Scrabble word?: INFEST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does INFEST mean?: inhabit or overrun in unpleasantly large numbers
How do you use INFEST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They infest."
How many points is INFEST worth in Scrabble?: INFEST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INFEST?: INFEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to INFEST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes INFESTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.