How many points is BLACKNESS worth in Scrabble?

BLACKNESS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BLACKNESS?

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

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BLACKNESS

17 pts

BLACKNESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. BLACKNESS means "the quality of being black. BLACK means "being of the darkest color".".

Meaning & examples

/ˈblæknəs/

noun

The state or quality of being black.
Example: The blackness of outer space comes from the lack of anything to reflect light rather than the absence of light.
The state of being of African descent.

Antonyms: whiteness

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the quality of being black. BLACK means "being of the darkest color".

In a sentence: "The blackness is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BLACKNESS. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BLACK13 pts

Word forms

BLACKNESSES19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

BLACKNESS Scrabble FAQ

Is BLACKNESS a Scrabble word?: BLACKNESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does BLACKNESS mean?: the quality of being black. BLACK means "being of the darkest color".
How do you use BLACKNESS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The blackness is noted."
How many points is BLACKNESS worth in Scrabble?: BLACKNESS is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BLACKNESS?: BLACKNESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).