How many points is INSTEAD worth in Scrabble?

INSTEAD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INSTEAD?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

INSTEAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. INSTEAD means "as a replacement or substitute".

adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

as a replacement or substitute

Check the Scrabble meaning of INSTEAD. It scores 8 points.

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

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Is INSTEAD a Scrabble word?: INSTEAD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is INSTEAD worth in Scrabble?: INSTEAD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INSTEAD?: INSTEAD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).