How many points is WANT worth in Scrabble?

WANT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WANT?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

WANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. WANT means "need or long for".

/wɔnt/

To wish for or desire (something); to feel a need or desire for; to crave or demand.
Example: What do you want to eat? I want you to leave. I never wanted to go back to live with my mother.
(in particular) To wish, desire or demand to see, have the presence of or do business with.
Example: Danish police want him for embezzlement.
To desire (to experience desire); to wish.
Example: You can leave if you want.

Synonyms: set one's heart on, wish, would like, without, in need, need

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

need or long for

In a sentence: "They want."

Check the Scrabble meaning of WANT. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is WANT a Scrabble word?: WANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does WANT mean?: need or long for
How do you use WANT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They want."
How many points is WANT worth in Scrabble?: WANT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WANT?: WANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WANT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WANTS, WANTY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.