How many points is RESIDUAL worth in Scrabble?

RESIDUAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESIDUAL?

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

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

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9 pts

RESIDUAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. RESIDUAL means "of or being a remainder".

/ɹɪˈzɪdjəl/

A remainder left over at the end of some process.
(in the plural) Payments made to performers, writers and directors when a recorded broadcast is repeated.
The difference between the observed value and the estimated value of the quantity of interest

Synonyms: residuary

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

of or being a remainder

In a sentence: "It is residual."

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

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

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Is RESIDUAL a Scrabble word?: RESIDUAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does RESIDUAL mean?: of or being a remainder
How do you use RESIDUAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is residual."
How many points is RESIDUAL worth in Scrabble?: RESIDUAL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESIDUAL?: RESIDUAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RESIDUAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RESIDUALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.