How many points is BENDS worth in Scrabble?

BENDS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BENDS?

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

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BENDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BENDS is a verb form of bend. BEND means "to curve".

/bɛndz/

A curve.
Example: There's a sharp bend in the road ahead.
Any of the various knots which join the ends of two lines.
(in the plural, underwater diving, with the) A severe condition caused by excessively quick decompression, causing bubbles of nitrogen to form in the blood; decompression sickness.
Example: A diver who stays deep for too long must ascend very slowly in order to prevent the bends.

To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.
Example: Don’t bend your knees.
To become curved.
Example: Look at the trees bending in the wind.
To cause to change direction.

A sometimes fatal condition resulting from the formation of nitrogen bubbles in the blood and tissues, because of too rapid decompression, seen especially in deep-sea divers ascending rapidly from a dive. It is characterized by severe pains in the joints and chest, skin irritation, cramps, nausea, and paralysis.

Synonyms: aeroembolism, aeroemphysema, caisson disease, the bends

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

BENDS is a verb form of bend. BEND means "to curve".

In a sentence: "They bends."

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Is BENDS a Scrabble word?: BENDS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BENDS mean?: BENDS is a verb form of bend. BEND means "to curve".
How do you use BENDS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bends."
How many points is BENDS worth in Scrabble?: BENDS is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BENDS?: BENDS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).