How many points is WASTE worth in Scrabble?

WASTE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WASTE?

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

Can you add a letter to WASTE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WASTE

8 pts

WASTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. WASTE means "use pointlessly or thoughtlessly".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

use pointlessly or thoughtlessly

In a sentence: "They waste."

Share WASTE

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

WASTE Scrabble FAQ

Is WASTE a Scrabble word?: WASTE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does WASTE mean?: use pointlessly or thoughtlessly
How do you use WASTE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They waste."
How many points is WASTE worth in Scrabble?: WASTE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WASTE?: WASTE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WASTE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes WASTED, WASTEL, WASTER, WASTES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.