How many points is POLICE worth in Scrabble?

POLICE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLICE?

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

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

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10 pts

POLICE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. POLICE means "organized force in a state which keeps law and order".

[pəˈliːs]

A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.
Example: Call the police!
A police officer.
People who seek to enforce norms or standards.
Example: thought police

To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
Example: Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.
To clean up an area.
To enforce norms or standards upon.
Example: to police a person's identity

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

organized force in a state which keeps law and order

In a sentence: "The police is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of POLICE. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is POLICE a Scrabble word?: POLICE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does POLICE mean?: organized force in a state which keeps law and order
How do you use POLICE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The police is noted."
How many points is POLICE worth in Scrabble?: POLICE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLICE?: POLICE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POLICE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POLICED, POLICER, POLICES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.