How many points is QUARRIES worth in Scrabble?

QUARRIES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept QUARRIES?

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

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QUARRIES

17 pts

QUARRIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. QUARRIES is a noun form of quarry. QUARRY means "place where stone is dug from the surface of the earth".

Meaning & examples

noun

A site for mining stone, limestone, or slate.
Example: Michelangelo personally quarried marble from the world-famous quarry at Carrara.

Synonyms: delf

verb

To obtain (or mine) stone by extraction from a quarry.
To extract or slowly obtain by long, tedious searching.
Example: They quarried out new, interesting facts about ancient Egypt from old papyri.

Synonyms: dig, dig up, unearth, mine

noun

A part of the entrails of a hunted animal, given to the hounds as a reward.
An animal, often a bird or mammal, which is hunted.
An object of search or pursuit.

Synonyms: mark, prey, target

verb

To secure prey; to prey, as a vulture or harpy.

noun

A diamond-shaped tile or pane, often of glass or stone.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

QUARRIES is a noun form of quarry. QUARRY means "place where stone is dug from the surface of the earth".

In a sentence: "The quarries is noted."

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Base words

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QUARRY18 pts

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

Letter Values

Q10

= 17

QUARRIES Scrabble FAQ

Is QUARRIES a Scrabble word?: QUARRIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does QUARRIES mean?: QUARRIES is a noun form of quarry. QUARRY means "place where stone is dug from the surface of the earth".
How do you use QUARRIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The quarries is noted."
How many points is QUARRIES worth in Scrabble?: QUARRIES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept QUARRIES?: QUARRIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).