How many points is SPIDER worth in Scrabble?

SPIDER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SPIDER?

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

Can you add a letter to SPIDER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SPIDER

9 pts

SPIDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. SPIDER means "small eight-legged creature which spins a web to catch insects for food".

Meaning & examples

[ˈspʌɪ̯ɾə(ɹ)]

Pronunciation

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noun

Any of various eight-legged, predatory arthropods, of the order Araneae, most of which spin webs to catch prey.
A program which follows links on the World Wide Web in order to gather information.
A float (drink) made by mixing ice-cream and a soda or fizzy drink (such as lemonade).
Example: 2002, Katharine Gasparini, Cranberry and vanilla ice cream spider, recipe in Cool Food, page 339.

Synonyms: attercop, cop

verb

To move like a spider.
To cover a surface like a cobweb.
(of a computer program) To follow links on the World Wide Web in order to gather information.
Example: The online dictionary is regularly spidered by search engines.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

small eight-legged creature which spins a web to catch insects for food

In a sentence: "The spider is noted."

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Letter Values

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SPIDER Scrabble FAQ

Is SPIDER a Scrabble word?: SPIDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does SPIDER mean?: small eight-legged creature which spins a web to catch insects for food
How do you use SPIDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The spider is noted."
How many points is SPIDER worth in Scrabble?: SPIDER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SPIDER?: SPIDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SPIDER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SPIDERS, SPIDERY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.