How many points is WRIST worth in Scrabble?

WRIST is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WRIST?

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

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

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8 pts

WRIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. WRIST means "joint between the hand and the arm".

/ɹɪst/

Pronunciation: /ɹɪst/

The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
A stud or pin which forms a journal.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

joint between the hand and the arm

In a sentence: "The wrist is noted."

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

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

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