How many points is PRESS worth in Scrabble?

PRESS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRESS?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

PRESS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. PRESS means "apply force or weight to".

/pɹɛs/

Pronunciation: /pɹɛs/

Pronunciation: /pɹɛs/

A device used to apply pressure to an item.
Example: a flower press
A printing machine.
Example: Stop the presses!
(collective) The print-based media (both the people and the newspapers).
Example: This article appeared in the press.

Synonyms: closet, cupboard, pantry, press-gang, printing press

To exert weight or force against, to act upon with force or weight; to exert pressure upon.
To activate a button or key by exerting a downward or forward force on it, and then releasing it.
To compress, squeeze.
Example: to press fruit for the purpose of extracting the juice

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

apply force or weight to

In a sentence: "They press."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRESS. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is PRESS a Scrabble word?: PRESS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does PRESS mean?: apply force or weight to
How do you use PRESS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They press."
How many points is PRESS worth in Scrabble?: PRESS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRESS?: PRESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PRESS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRESSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.