How many points is WAR worth in Scrabble?

WAR is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept WAR?

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

Can you add a letter to WAR?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WARD, WARE, WARK, WARM, WARN, WARP, WARS, WART, WARY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

WAR

6 pts

WAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. WAR means "to engage in armed conflict".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

to engage in armed conflict

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Check the Scrabble meaning of WAR. It scores 6 points.

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Word forms

Letter Values

= 6

WAR Scrabble FAQ

Is WAR a Scrabble word?: WAR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
How many points is WAR worth in Scrabble?: WAR is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept WAR?: WAR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to WAR?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes WARD, WARE, WARK, WARM, WARN, WARP, WARS, WART, WARY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.