How many points is NEARSIDE worth in Scrabble?

NEARSIDE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEARSIDE?

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

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

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NEARSIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. NEARSIDE means "side of a vehicle that is nearer the kerb".

The side of a road vehicle nearest to the kerb: the left side if one drives on the left of the road.
The face of the Moon nearest the Earth.
A streetcar designed to discharge passengers on the near side of an intersection, rather than the far side.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

side of a vehicle that is nearer the kerb

In a sentence: "The nearside is noted."

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

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

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

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Is NEARSIDE a Scrabble word?: NEARSIDE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does NEARSIDE mean?: side of a vehicle that is nearer the kerb
How do you use NEARSIDE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The nearside is noted."
How many points is NEARSIDE worth in Scrabble?: NEARSIDE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEARSIDE?: NEARSIDE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NEARSIDE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NEARSIDES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.