How many points is BISHOPS worth in Scrabble?

BISHOPS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BISHOPS?

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

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BISHOPS

14 pts

BISHOPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. BISHOPS is a verb form of bishop. BISHOP means "to appoint as the head of a diocese".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbɪʃəps/

Pronunciation: /ˈbɪʃəps/

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noun

An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.
The holder of the Greek or Roman position of episcopus, supervisor over the public dole of grain, etc.
Any watchman, inspector, or overlooker.

Synonyms: consecrator, diocesan bishop, suffragan bishop, hierarch, ordinary

verb

To act as a bishop, to perform the duties of a bishop, especially to confirm another's membership in the church.
To make a bishop.
To provide with bishops.

verb

To murder by drowning.

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Definition and meaning

BISHOPS is a verb form of bishop. BISHOP means "to appoint as the head of a diocese".

In a sentence: "They bishops."

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BISHOPS Scrabble FAQ

Is BISHOPS a Scrabble word?: BISHOPS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does BISHOPS mean?: BISHOPS is a verb form of bishop. BISHOP means "to appoint as the head of a diocese".
How do you use BISHOPS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bishops."
How many points is BISHOPS worth in Scrabble?: BISHOPS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BISHOPS?: BISHOPS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).