How many points is WORE worth in Scrabble?

WORE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WORE?

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

Can you add a letter to WORE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWORE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

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WORE

7 pts

WORE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. WORE is a verb form of wear. WEAR means "to have on one's person".

Meaning & examples

/wɔː/

Pronunciation: /wɔɹ/

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verb

To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.
Example: He's wearing some nice pants today. She wore her medals with pride. Please wear your seatbelt. Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time? He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet.
To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.
Example: He wears eyeglasses. She wears her hair in braids.
To bear or display in one's aspect or appearance.
Example: She wore a smile all day. He walked out of the courtroom wearing an air of satisfaction.

Synonyms: gybe

verb

To guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion.
To defend; protect.
To ward off; prevent from approaching or entering; drive off; repel.
Example: to wear the wolf from the sheep

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

WORE is a verb form of wear. WEAR means "to have on one's person".

In a sentence: "They wore."

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

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

WEAR7 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before WORE. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

SWORE8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

WORE Scrabble FAQ

Is WORE a Scrabble word?: WORE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does WORE mean?: WORE is a verb form of wear. WEAR means "to have on one's person".
How do you use WORE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They wore."
How many points is WORE worth in Scrabble?: WORE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WORE?: WORE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WORE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SWORE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

WORE

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