How many points is JOYRIDE worth in Scrabble?

JOYRIDE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept JOYRIDE?

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

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

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18 pts

JOYRIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. JOYRIDE means "drive in a car one has stolen".

/ˈdʒɔɪˌɹaɪd/

Pronunciation

An instance of driving a motor vehicle in a carefree or reckless manner, especially a vehicle which has been taken without the permission of the owner.
A ride taken for enjoyment.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

drive in a car one has stolen

In a sentence: "The joyride is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of JOYRIDE. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is JOYRIDE a Scrabble word?: JOYRIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does JOYRIDE mean?: drive in a car one has stolen
How do you use JOYRIDE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The joyride is noted."
How many points is JOYRIDE worth in Scrabble?: JOYRIDE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept JOYRIDE?: JOYRIDE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to JOYRIDE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes JOYRIDER, JOYRIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.