How many points is TRIAL worth in Scrabble?

TRIAL is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TRIAL?

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

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

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5 pts

TRIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points. TRIAL means "investigation of a case before a judge".

/ˈtɹaɪəl/

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪəl/

An opportunity to test something out; a test.
Example: They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.
Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.
A difficult or annoying experience.
Example: That boy was a trial to his parents.

To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.
Example: The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles.
To try out (a new player) in a sports team.
Example: The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.

Characterized by having three (usually equivalent) components.
Triple.
(grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, like people; contrast singular, dual and plural. (See Ambai language for an example.)
Example: No language has a trial number unless it has a dual.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

investigation of a case before a judge

In a sentence: "The trial is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of TRIAL. It scores 5 points.

Add one letter before TRIAL. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is TRIAL a Scrabble word?: TRIAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 5 points.
What does TRIAL mean?: investigation of a case before a judge
How do you use TRIAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The trial is noted."
How many points is TRIAL worth in Scrabble?: TRIAL is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TRIAL?: TRIAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TRIAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ATRIAL, TRIALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.