How many points is RIVAL worth in Scrabble?

RIVAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RIVAL?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

RIVAL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. RIVAL means "to strive to equal or surpass".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to strive to equal or surpass

Check the Scrabble meaning of RIVAL. It scores 8 points.

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

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

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