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).

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7 pts

WANT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. WANT means "to have a desire 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 NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to have a desire for

In a sentence: "They want."

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

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 NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does WANT mean?: to have a desire 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).