How many points is LITERAL worth in Scrabble?

LITERAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LITERAL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

LITERAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. LITERAL means "according to the explicit meaning of a word or text".

/ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/

(epigraphy) A misprint (or occasionally a scribal error) that affects a letter.
A value, as opposed to an identifier, written into the source code of a computer program.
A propositional variable or the negation of a propositional variable. Wp

Synonyms: literal constant, typo

Exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation; according to the letter or verbal expression; real; not figurative or metaphorical.
Example: The literal translation is “hands full of bananas” but it means empty-handed.
Following the letter or exact words; not free; not taking liberties.
Example: A literal reading of the law would prohibit it, but that is clearly not the intent.
Consisting of, or expressed by, letters.
Example: a literal equation

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

according to the explicit meaning of a word or text

In a sentence: "It is literal."

Check the Scrabble meaning of LITERAL. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is LITERAL a Scrabble word?: LITERAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does LITERAL mean?: according to the explicit meaning of a word or text
How do you use LITERAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is literal."
How many points is LITERAL worth in Scrabble?: LITERAL is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LITERAL?: LITERAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LITERAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes LITERALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.