How many points is MOVES worth in Scrabble?

MOVES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOVES?

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

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

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MOVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. MOVES is a verb form of move. MOVE means "change in place or position".

/muːvz/

The act of moving; a movement.
Example: A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course.
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
Example: He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen.
A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.
Example: She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move.

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
Example: A ship moves rapidly.
To act; to take action; to begin to act
Example: Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!
To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.
Example: I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life.

A good ability to dance.
Example: Check out the guy on the dancefloor, he's got seriously good moves.

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

MOVES is a verb form of move. MOVE means "change in place or position".

In a sentence: "They moves."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MOVES. It scores 10 points.

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Is MOVES a Scrabble word?: MOVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does MOVES mean?: MOVES is a verb form of move. MOVE means "change in place or position".
How do you use MOVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They moves."
How many points is MOVES worth in Scrabble?: MOVES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOVES?: MOVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOVES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMOVES, EMOVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.