How many points is SCRIBES worth in Scrabble?

SCRIBES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCRIBES?

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

Can you add a letter to SCRIBES?

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

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SCRIBES

11 pts

SCRIBES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. SCRIBES is a noun form of scribe. SCRIBE means "person who copies documents".

Meaning & examples

noun

Someone who writes; a draughtsperson; a writer for another; especially, an official or public writer; an amanuensis, secretary, notary or copyist.
A writer and doctor of the law; one skilled in the law and traditions; one who read and explained the law to the people.
A very sharp, steel drawing implement used in engraving and etching, a scriber.

Synonyms: amanuensis, scrivener, tabellion

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SCRIBES is a noun form of scribe. SCRIBE means "person who copies documents".

In a sentence: "The scribes is noted."

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Base words

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SCRIBE10 pts

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Letter Values

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SCRIBES Scrabble FAQ

Is SCRIBES a Scrabble word?: SCRIBES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does SCRIBES mean?: SCRIBES is a noun form of scribe. SCRIBE means "person who copies documents".
How do you use SCRIBES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The scribes is noted."
How many points is SCRIBES worth in Scrabble?: SCRIBES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCRIBES?: SCRIBES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCRIBES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASCRIBES, ESCRIBES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.