How many points is ANCESTORS worth in Scrabble?

ANCESTORS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANCESTORS?

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

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ANCESTORS

11 pts

ANCESTORS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. ANCESTORS is a verb form of ancestor. ANCESTOR means "to be related to a descendant".

Meaning & examples

/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/

noun

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.
An earlier type; a progenitor
Example: This fossil animal is regarded as the ancestor of the horse.
One from whom an estate has descended;—the correlative of heir.

Synonyms: origin, reflex, source, fore-elder, forebear, forefather, predecessor

Antonyms: afterbear, descendant

verb

To be an ancestor of.

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verb

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Definition and meaning

ANCESTORS is a verb form of ancestor. ANCESTOR means "to be related to a descendant".

In a sentence: "They ancestors."

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ANCESTORS Scrabble FAQ

Is ANCESTORS a Scrabble word?: ANCESTORS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does ANCESTORS mean?: ANCESTORS is a verb form of ancestor. ANCESTOR means "to be related to a descendant".
How do you use ANCESTORS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ancestors."
How many points is ANCESTORS worth in Scrabble?: ANCESTORS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANCESTORS?: ANCESTORS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).