How many points is NATIVE worth in Scrabble?

NATIVE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NATIVE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

NATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. NATIVE means "relating to a place where a person was born".

/ˈneɪtɪv/

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪtəv/

An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

Aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

Synonyms: homeling

Belonging to one by birth.
Example: English is not my native language.
Characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from prehistoric times.
Example: The native peoples of Australia are called aborigines.
Born or grown in the region in which it lives or is found; not foreign or imported.
Example: Many native artists studied abroad.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

relating to a place where a person was born

In a sentence: "It is native."

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

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

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

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Is NATIVE a Scrabble word?: NATIVE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does NATIVE mean?: relating to a place where a person was born
How do you use NATIVE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is native."
How many points is NATIVE worth in Scrabble?: NATIVE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NATIVE?: NATIVE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NATIVE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NATIVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.