How many points is LABORATORY worth in Scrabble?

LABORATORY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LABORATORY?

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

Can you add a letter to LABORATORY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

LABORATORY

15 pts

LABORATORY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. LABORATORY means "a place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis".

Meaning & examples

/ləˈbɔɹətɹi/

Pronunciation: /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/

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noun

A room, building or institution equipped for scientific research, experimentation or analysis.
A place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis

In a sentence: "The laboratory is noted."

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

Front hooks

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

ELABORATORY16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

LABORATORY Scrabble FAQ

Is LABORATORY a Scrabble word?: LABORATORY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does LABORATORY mean?: a place equipped for experimental study in a science or for testing and analysis
How do you use LABORATORY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The laboratory is noted."
How many points is LABORATORY worth in Scrabble?: LABORATORY is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LABORATORY?: LABORATORY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LABORATORY?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ELABORATORY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.