How many points is KILLS worth in Scrabble?

KILLS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept KILLS?

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

Can you add a letter to KILLS?

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

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KILLS

9 pts

KILLS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. KILLS is a verb form of kill. KILL means "cause the death of".

Meaning & examples

/kɪlz/

Pronunciation: /kɪlz/

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noun

The act of killing.
Example: The assassin liked to make a clean kill, and thus favored small arms over explosives.
Specifically, the death blow.
Example: The hunter delivered the kill with a pistol shot to the head.
The result of killing; that which has been killed.
Example: The fox dragged its kill back to its den.

verb

To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
Example: Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined.
To render inoperative.
Example: He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting.
To stop, cease or render void; to terminate.
Example: My computer wouldn't respond until I killed some of the running processes.

Synonyms: annihilate, assassinate, bump off, dispatch, ice, knock off, liquidate, murder

noun

(north-east US) A creek; a body of water; a channel or arm of the sea.
Example: Schuylkill, Catskill, etc.

noun

A kiln.

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Definition and meaning

KILLS is a verb form of kill. KILL means "cause the death of".

In a sentence: "They kills."

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KILL8 pts

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Add one letter before KILLS. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SKILLS10 pts

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Letter Values

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KILLS Scrabble FAQ

Is KILLS a Scrabble word?: KILLS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does KILLS mean?: KILLS is a verb form of kill. KILL means "cause the death of".
How do you use KILLS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They kills."
How many points is KILLS worth in Scrabble?: KILLS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept KILLS?: KILLS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to KILLS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SKILLS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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