How many points is NEIGHBOURS worth in Scrabble?

NEIGHBOURS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEIGHBOURS?

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

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NEIGHBOURS

16 pts

NEIGHBOURS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. NEIGHBOURS is a noun form of neighbour. NEIGHBOUR means "person who lives or is situated near another".

Meaning & examples

noun

A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.
Example: My neighbour has two noisy cats.
One who is near in sympathy or confidence.
A fellow human being.

Synonyms: fellow, fellow human being, fellow man, bydweller

Antonyms: foreigner, stranger

verb

To be adjacent to
Example: Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different.
(followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.
Example: That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason.
To associate intimately with; to be close to.

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Definition and meaning

NEIGHBOURS is a noun form of neighbour. NEIGHBOUR means "person who lives or is situated near another".

In a sentence: "The neighbours is noted."

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Letter Values

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NEIGHBOURS Scrabble FAQ

Is NEIGHBOURS a Scrabble word?: NEIGHBOURS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does NEIGHBOURS mean?: NEIGHBOURS is a noun form of neighbour. NEIGHBOUR means "person who lives or is situated near another".
How do you use NEIGHBOURS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The neighbours is noted."
How many points is NEIGHBOURS worth in Scrabble?: NEIGHBOURS is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEIGHBOURS?: NEIGHBOURS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).