How many points is AUSTERITY worth in Scrabble?

AUSTERITY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept AUSTERITY?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

AUSTERITY

12 pts

AUSTERITY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. AUSTERITY means "the quality of being austere. AUSTERE means "grave in disposition or appearance".".

Meaning & examples

/ɔˈstɛɹɪti/

noun

Severity of manners or life; extreme rigor or strictness; harsh discipline.
Freedom from adornment; plainness; severe simplicity.
A policy of deficit-cutting, which by definition requires lower spending, higher taxes, or both.

Antonyms: comfort

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the quality of being austere. AUSTERE means "grave in disposition or appearance".

In a sentence: "The austerity is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of AUSTERITY. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

AUSTERE7 pts

Word forms

AUSTERITIES11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 12

AUSTERITY Scrabble FAQ

Is AUSTERITY a Scrabble word?: AUSTERITY is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does AUSTERITY mean?: the quality of being austere. AUSTERE means "grave in disposition or appearance".
How do you use AUSTERITY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The austerity is noted."
How many points is AUSTERITY worth in Scrabble?: AUSTERITY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept AUSTERITY?: AUSTERITY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).