How many points is POTENTIAL worth in Scrabble?

POTENTIAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept POTENTIAL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

POTENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. POTENTIAL means "possible but not yet actual".

/pəˈtɛnʃəl/

Pronunciation: /po(ʊ)ˈtɛnʃəl/

Currently unrealized ability (with the most common adposition being to)
Example: Even from a young age it was clear that she had the potential to become a great musician.
The gravitational potential: the radial (irrotational, static) component of a gravitational field, also known as the Newtonian potential or the gravitoelectric field.
The work (energy) required to move a reference particle from a reference location to a specified location in the presence of a force field, for example to bring a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a specified point against an electric field.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

possible but not yet actual

In a sentence: "It is potential."

Check the Scrabble meaning of POTENTIAL. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is POTENTIAL a Scrabble word?: POTENTIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does POTENTIAL mean?: possible but not yet actual
How do you use POTENTIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is potential."
How many points is POTENTIAL worth in Scrabble?: POTENTIAL is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept POTENTIAL?: POTENTIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to POTENTIAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes POTENTIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.