How many points is IDLE worth in Scrabble?

IDLE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept IDLE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

IDLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. IDLE means "inactive".

adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

inactive

Check the Scrabble meaning of IDLE. It scores 5 points.

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

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

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

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Is IDLE a Scrabble word?: IDLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
How many points is IDLE worth in Scrabble?: IDLE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept IDLE?: IDLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to IDLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes SIDLE, IDLED, IDLER, IDLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.