How many points is ABSTAIN worth in Scrabble?

ABSTAIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABSTAIN?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

9 pts

ABSTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. ABSTAIN means "to refrain voluntarily".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to refrain voluntarily

Check the Scrabble meaning of ABSTAIN. It scores 9 points.

Add one letter after ABSTAIN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

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Is ABSTAIN a Scrabble word?: ABSTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
How many points is ABSTAIN worth in Scrabble?: ABSTAIN is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABSTAIN?: ABSTAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ABSTAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABSTAINS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.