How many points is EARNEST worth in Scrabble?

EARNEST is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EARNEST?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

EARNEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. EARNEST means "a down payment".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a down payment

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

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

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

= 7

Is EARNEST a Scrabble word?: EARNEST is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
How many points is EARNEST worth in Scrabble?: EARNEST is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EARNEST?: EARNEST is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EARNEST?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes EARNESTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.