How many points is ASCITES worth in Scrabble?

ASCITES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ASCITES?

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

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

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9 pts

ASCITES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. ASCITES means "accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen".

An accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, frequently symptomatic of liver disease.

Synonyms: abdominal, dropsy, hydroperitoneum, seroperitoneum

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen

In a sentence: "The ascites is noted."

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

Add one letter before ASCITES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is ASCITES a Scrabble word?: ASCITES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does ASCITES mean?: accumulation of serous fluid in the abdomen
How do you use ASCITES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ascites is noted."
How many points is ASCITES worth in Scrabble?: ASCITES is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ASCITES?: ASCITES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ASCITES?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes FASCITES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.