How many points is TARDY worth in Scrabble?

TARDY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TARDY?

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

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TARDY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. TARDY means "slow or late".

/ˈtɑːdi/

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑɹdi/

A piece of paper given to students who are late to class.
Example: The teacher gave her a tardy because she did not come into the classroom until after the bell.
An instance of a student being marked as tardy by a teacher in his or her attendance sheet.

Late; overdue or delayed.
Example: He yawned, then raised a tardy hand over his mouth.
Moving with a slow pace or motion; not swift.
Ineffectual; slow-witted, slow to act, or dull.
Example: His tardy performance bordered on incompetence.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

slow or late

In a sentence: "It is tardy."

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

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Is TARDY a Scrabble word?: TARDY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does TARDY mean?: slow or late
How do you use TARDY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is tardy."
How many points is TARDY worth in Scrabble?: TARDY is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TARDY?: TARDY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).