How many points is AMATEUR worth in Scrabble?

AMATEUR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AMATEUR?

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

Can you add a letter to AMATEUR?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMATEURS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AMATEUR

9 pts

AMATEUR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. AMATEUR means "person who engages in a sport or activity as a pastime rather than as a profession".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

person who engages in a sport or activity as a pastime rather than as a profession

Share AMATEUR

Check the Scrabble meaning of AMATEUR. It scores 9 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after AMATEUR. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

AMATEURS10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

AMATEUR Scrabble FAQ

Is AMATEUR a Scrabble word?: AMATEUR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
How many points is AMATEUR worth in Scrabble?: AMATEUR is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AMATEUR?: AMATEUR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to AMATEUR?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes AMATEURS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.