How many points is TRIGGER worth in Scrabble?

TRIGGER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TRIGGER?

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

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

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TRIGGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. TRIGGER means "small lever releasing a catch on a gun or machine".

/ˈtɹɪɡə/

A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.
Example: Just pull the trigger.
A similar device used to activate any mechanism.
An event that initiates others, or incites a response.
Example: Sleeping in an unfamiliar room can be a trigger for sleepwalking.

To fire a weapon.
To initiate something.
Example: The controversial article triggered a deluge of angry letters from readers.
To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone).
Example: This story contains a rape scene and may be triggering for rape victims.

Synonyms: activate, detonate, fire, initiate, push someone's buttons

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

small lever releasing a catch on a gun or machine

In a sentence: "The trigger is noted."

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

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

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

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Is TRIGGER a Scrabble word?: TRIGGER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does TRIGGER mean?: small lever releasing a catch on a gun or machine
How do you use TRIGGER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The trigger is noted."
How many points is TRIGGER worth in Scrabble?: TRIGGER is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TRIGGER?: TRIGGER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TRIGGER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes TRIGGERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.