How many points is POLITE worth in Scrabble?

POLITE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POLITE?

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

Can you add a letter to POLITE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

POLITE

8 pts

POLITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. POLITE means "showing consideration for others in one's manners, speech, etc".

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

showing consideration for others in one's manners, speech, etc

In a sentence: "It is polite."

Share POLITE

Check the Scrabble meaning of POLITE. It scores 8 points.

Back hooks

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

POLITER9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

POLITE Scrabble FAQ

Is POLITE a Scrabble word?: POLITE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does POLITE mean?: showing consideration for others in one's manners, speech, etc
How do you use POLITE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is polite."
How many points is POLITE worth in Scrabble?: POLITE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POLITE?: POLITE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POLITE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POLITER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.