How many points is ORIGINAL worth in Scrabble?

ORIGINAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ORIGINAL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

ORIGINAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. ORIGINAL means "first or earliest".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

first or earliest

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

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

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

= 9

Is ORIGINAL a Scrabble word?: ORIGINAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
How many points is ORIGINAL worth in Scrabble?: ORIGINAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ORIGINAL?: ORIGINAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ORIGINAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ORIGINALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.