How many points is WAIST worth in Scrabble?

WAIST is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WAIST?

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

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

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8 pts

WAIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. WAIST means "part of the trunk between the ribs and the hips".

/weɪst/

The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
The narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects (e.g., bees, ants and wasps).

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

part of the trunk between the ribs and the hips

In a sentence: "The waist is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of WAIST. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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Is WAIST a Scrabble word?: WAIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does WAIST mean?: part of the trunk between the ribs and the hips
How do you use WAIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The waist is noted."
How many points is WAIST worth in Scrabble?: WAIST is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WAIST?: WAIST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WAIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WAISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.