How many points is LEAD worth in Scrabble?

LEAD is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEAD?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

LEAD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. LEAD means "to cover with the chemical element whose atomic number is 82".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to cover with the chemical element whose atomic number is 82

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

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

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

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

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