How many points is COUNTENANCE worth in Scrabble?

COUNTENANCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTENANCE?

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

Can you add a letter to COUNTENANCE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes COUNTENANCER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COUNTENANCE

15 pts

COUNTENANCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. COUNTENANCE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.

Meaning & examples

[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]

Pronunciation: [kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]

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noun

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Favour; support; encouragement.
Superficial appearance; show; pretense.

verb

To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
Example: The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.

Synonyms: approve, sanction, support, tolerate

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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

In a sentence: "They countenance."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of COUNTENANCE. It scores 15 points.

Word forms

Back hooks

Add one letter after COUNTENANCE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

COUNTENANCER16 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 15

COUNTENANCE Scrabble FAQ

Is COUNTENANCE a Scrabble word?: COUNTENANCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does COUNTENANCE mean?: COUNTENANCE is listed as a playable Scrabble word, but this lexicon entry has no definition text.
How do you use COUNTENANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They countenance."
How many points is COUNTENANCE worth in Scrabble?: COUNTENANCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTENANCE?: COUNTENANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COUNTENANCE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes COUNTENANCER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.