How many points is PURGES worth in Scrabble?

PURGES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PURGES?

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

Can you add a letter to PURGES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PURGES

9 pts

PURGES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. PURGES is a verb form of purge. PURGE means "rid (a thing or place) of (unwanted things or people)".

Meaning & examples

noun

An act of purging.
An evacuation of the bowels or a vomiting.
A cleansing of pipes.

verb

To clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities.
To free from sin, guilt, or the burden or responsibility of misdeeds
To remove by cleansing; to wash away.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PURGES is a verb form of purge. PURGE means "rid (a thing or place) of (unwanted things or people)".

In a sentence: "They purges."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of PURGES. It scores 9 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

PURGE8 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before PURGES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SPURGES10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

PURGES Scrabble FAQ

Is PURGES a Scrabble word?: PURGES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does PURGES mean?: PURGES is a verb form of purge. PURGE means "rid (a thing or place) of (unwanted things or people)".
How do you use PURGES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They purges."
How many points is PURGES worth in Scrabble?: PURGES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PURGES?: PURGES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PURGES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPURGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.