How many points is OUGHT worth in Scrabble?

OUGHT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OUGHT?

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

Can you add a letter to OUGHT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOUGHT, DOUGHT, FOUGHT, MOUGHT, NOUGHT, ROUGHT, SOUGHT, OUGHTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

OUGHT

9 pts

OUGHT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. OUGHT means "have an obligation".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

have an obligation

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

Front hooks

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

Back hooks

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

OUGHTS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

OUGHT Scrabble FAQ

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