How many points is UPGRADE worth in Scrabble?

UPGRADE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept UPGRADE?

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

Can you add a letter to UPGRADE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

UPGRADE

11 pts

UPGRADE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. UPGRADE means "promote (a person or job) to a higher rank".

Meaning & examples

/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/

noun

An upward grade or slope.
An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology
Example: With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month.
An improvement
Example: The remarried couples among my friends often joked that their divorce and remarriage amounted to an upgrade.

verb

To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components
Example: When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living.
To replace with something better.
Example: I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats.
To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to
Example: They upgraded him to the latest model.

adverb

Up a slope or grade.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

promote (a person or job) to a higher rank

In a sentence: "They upgrade."

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Letter Values

= 11

UPGRADE Scrabble FAQ

Is UPGRADE a Scrabble word?: UPGRADE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does UPGRADE mean?: promote (a person or job) to a higher rank
How do you use UPGRADE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They upgrade."
How many points is UPGRADE worth in Scrabble?: UPGRADE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept UPGRADE?: UPGRADE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to UPGRADE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes UPGRADED, UPGRADER, UPGRADES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.