How many points is TEMPT worth in Scrabble?

TEMPT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TEMPT?

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

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

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9 pts

TEMPT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. TEMPT means "entice (a person) to do something wrong".

/tɛmpt/

Pronunciation: /tɛmpt/

To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.
Example: She tempted me to eat the apple.
To attract; to allure.
Example: Its glossy skin tempted me.
To provoke something; to court.
Example: It would be tempting fate.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

entice (a person) to do something wrong

In a sentence: "They tempt."

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

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

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

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Is TEMPT a Scrabble word?: TEMPT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does TEMPT mean?: entice (a person) to do something wrong
How do you use TEMPT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They tempt."
How many points is TEMPT worth in Scrabble?: TEMPT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TEMPT?: TEMPT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TEMPT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TEMPTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.