How many points is BENCHED worth in Scrabble?

BENCHED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BENCHED?

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

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BENCHED

15 pts

BENCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. BENCHED is a verb form of bench. BENCH means "to take a player out of a game (a team competition)".

Meaning & examples

/bɛntʃt/

verb

To remove a player from play.
Example: They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.
To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.

Synonyms: sideline

verb

To lift by bench pressing
Example: I heard he can bench 150 pounds.

verb

To recite the Birkat Hamazon.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BENCHED is a verb form of bench. BENCH means "to take a player out of a game (a team competition)".

In a sentence: "They benched."

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Base words

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BENCH12 pts

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Letter Values

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BENCHED Scrabble FAQ

Is BENCHED a Scrabble word?: BENCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does BENCHED mean?: BENCHED is a verb form of bench. BENCH means "to take a player out of a game (a team competition)".
How do you use BENCHED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They benched."
How many points is BENCHED worth in Scrabble?: BENCHED is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BENCHED?: BENCHED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).