How many points is NEW worth in Scrabble?

NEW is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEW?

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

Can you add a letter to NEW?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANEW, ENEW, KNEW, NEWB, NEWS, NEWT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

NEW

6 pts

NEW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. NEW means "not existing before".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

not existing before

Share NEW

Check the Scrabble meaning of NEW. It scores 6 points.

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 6

NEW Scrabble FAQ

Is NEW a Scrabble word?: NEW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
How many points is NEW worth in Scrabble?: NEW is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEW?: NEW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NEW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ANEW, ENEW, KNEW, NEWB, NEWS, NEWT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.