How many points is LEGUME worth in Scrabble?

LEGUME is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEGUME?

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

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

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LEGUME is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. LEGUME means "pod of a plant of the pea or bean family".

/lɪˈɡjuːm/

Pronunciation: /lɪˈɡjuːm/

The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.
Any of a large family (Fabaceae, syn. Leguminosae) of dicotyledonous herbs, shrubs, and trees having fruits that are legumes or loments, bearing nodules on the roots that contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and including important food and forage plants (as peas, beans, or clovers).
A pod dehiscent into two pieces or valves, and having the seed attached at one suture, as that of the pea.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

pod of a plant of the pea or bean family

In a sentence: "The legume is noted."

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

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Is LEGUME a Scrabble word?: LEGUME is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does LEGUME mean?: pod of a plant of the pea or bean family
How do you use LEGUME in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The legume is noted."
How many points is LEGUME worth in Scrabble?: LEGUME is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LEGUME?: LEGUME is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LEGUME?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LEGUMES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.