Is child a word in the Scrabble Dictionary

Yes, child is playable

...and is worth 12 points.

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OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Child" Definition

noun

A member of a tribe; descendant: children of Abraham.
A person between birth and puberty.
A person who has not attained maturity or the age of legal majority.
A product or result of something specified: "Times Square is a child of the 20th century” ( Richard F. Shepard).
A son or daughter; an offspring.

idiom

With child Pregnant.

biographical name

Francis James 1825–1896 Am. ballad editor.
Julia (Carolyn) 1912–2004 née Am. chef.