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EARLY

8 pts

EARLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. EARLY means "near the beginning of a period of time or a series of events".

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adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

near the beginning of a period of time or a series of events

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

Word forms

Letter Values

E1
A1
R1
L1
Y4
= 8

EARLY Scrabble FAQ

Is EARLY a Scrabble word?
EARLY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
How many points is EARLY worth in Scrabble?
EARLY is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EARLY?
EARLY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EARLY?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEARLY, NEARLY, PEARLY, YEARLY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.