How many points is STAPLE worth in Scrabble?

STAPLE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STAPLE?

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

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

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8 pts

STAPLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. STAPLE means "U-shaped piece of metal used to fasten papers".

/ˈsteɪ.pəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪ.pəl/

A town containing merchants who have exclusive right, under royal authority, to purchase or produce certain goods for export; also, the body of such merchants seen as a group.
(by extension) Place of supply; source.
The principal commodity produced in a town or region.

Relating to, or being market of staple for, commodities.
Example: a staple town
Established in commerce; occupying the markets; settled.
Example: a staple trade
Fit to be sold; marketable.

A wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper by penetrating all the sheets and curling around.
A wire fastener used to secure something else by penetrating and curling.
Example: Can you believe they use staples to hold cars together these days?
A U-shaped metal fastener, used to attach fence wire or other material to posts or structures.
Example: The rancher used staples to attach the barbed wire to the fence-posts.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

U-shaped piece of metal used to fasten papers

In a sentence: "The staple is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STAPLE. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is STAPLE a Scrabble word?: STAPLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does STAPLE mean?: U-shaped piece of metal used to fasten papers
How do you use STAPLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The staple is noted."
How many points is STAPLE worth in Scrabble?: STAPLE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STAPLE?: STAPLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STAPLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STAPLED, STAPLER, STAPLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.