How many points is LIVES worth in Scrabble?

LIVES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LIVES?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

LIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. LIVES means "life".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

life

Check the Scrabble meaning of LIVES. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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

= 8

Is LIVES a Scrabble word?: LIVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is LIVES worth in Scrabble?: LIVES is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept LIVES?: LIVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to LIVES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OLIVES, SLIVES, LIVEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.