How many points is PLANET worth in Scrabble?

PLANET is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLANET?

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

Can you add a letter to PLANET?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

PLANET

8 pts

PLANET is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. PLANET means "large body in space that revolves round the sun or another star".

Meaning & examples

/ˈplænət/

noun

Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
A body which orbits the Sun directly and is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (effectively meaning a spheroid) and to dominate its orbit; specifically, the eight major bodies of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. (Pluto was considered a planet until 2006 and has now been reclassified as a dwarf planet.)
A large body which directly orbits any star (or star cluster) but which has not attained nuclear fusion.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

large body in space that revolves round the sun or another star

In a sentence: "The planet is noted."

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Letter Values

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PLANET Scrabble FAQ

Is PLANET a Scrabble word?: PLANET is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does PLANET mean?: large body in space that revolves round the sun or another star
How do you use PLANET in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The planet is noted."
How many points is PLANET worth in Scrabble?: PLANET is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLANET?: PLANET is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLANET?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLANETS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.