How many points is SHARIA worth in Scrabble?

SHARIA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SHARIA?

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

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

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SHARIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SHARIA means "body of doctrines that regulate the lives of Muslims".

Traditional Islamic religious law primarily based on the Quran, but also the hadith and tafsir; it covers the totality of religious, political, social and private life, making no distinction between religion and life – in other words between transgressions of moral rules (sin) and of social rules.
Example: The legislation of shari'a law here is very strict.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

body of doctrines that regulate the lives of Muslims

In a sentence: "The sharia is noted."

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

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

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

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Is SHARIA a Scrabble word?: SHARIA is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SHARIA mean?: body of doctrines that regulate the lives of Muslims
How do you use SHARIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The sharia is noted."
How many points is SHARIA worth in Scrabble?: SHARIA is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SHARIA?: SHARIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SHARIA?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SHARIAH, SHARIAS, SHARIAT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.