How many points is COMPLEMENT worth in Scrabble?

COMPLEMENT is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPLEMENT?

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

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COMPLEMENT

18 pts

COMPLEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. COMPLEMENT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

/ˈkɒmpləmənt/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmpləmənt/

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noun

A protective substance that exists in the serum or other bodily fluid and is capable of killing microorganisms; complement.

noun

Something (or someone) that completes; the consummation.
The act of completing something, or the fact of being complete; completion, completeness, fulfilment.
The totality, the full amount or number which completes something.

verb

To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
Example: We believe your addition will complement the team.
To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.
Example: I believe our talents really complement each other.
To change a voltage, number, color, etc. to its complement.

noun

A good whose appeal increases with the popularity of its complement

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

COMPLEMENT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

In a sentence: "They complement."

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Letter Values

= 18

COMPLEMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPLEMENT a Scrabble word?: COMPLEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does COMPLEMENT mean?: COMPLEMENT is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use COMPLEMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They complement."
How many points is COMPLEMENT worth in Scrabble?: COMPLEMENT is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPLEMENT?: COMPLEMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).