How many points is LINGUIST worth in Scrabble?

LINGUIST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LINGUIST?

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

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

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9 pts

LINGUIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. LINGUIST means "person skilled in foreign languages".

/ˈliŋɡwɪst/

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

person skilled in foreign languages

In a sentence: "The linguist is noted."

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

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

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

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Is LINGUIST a Scrabble word?: LINGUIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does LINGUIST mean?: person skilled in foreign languages
How do you use LINGUIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The linguist is noted."
How many points is LINGUIST worth in Scrabble?: LINGUIST is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LINGUIST?: LINGUIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LINGUIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LINGUISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.