How many points is LEDE worth in Scrabble?

LEDE is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept LEDE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

5 pts

LEDE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. LEDE means "the introductory section of a news story".

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the introductory section of a news story

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

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

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

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

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