How many points is COUNTERWEIGHT worth in Scrabble?

COUNTERWEIGHT is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTERWEIGHT?

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

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COUNTERWEIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points. COUNTERWEIGHT means "to balance with a weight".

A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to balance with a weight

In a sentence: "They counterweight."

Check the Scrabble meaning of COUNTERWEIGHT. It scores 22 points.

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Is COUNTERWEIGHT a Scrabble word?: COUNTERWEIGHT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 22 points.
What does COUNTERWEIGHT mean?: to balance with a weight
How do you use COUNTERWEIGHT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They counterweight."
How many points is COUNTERWEIGHT worth in Scrabble?: COUNTERWEIGHT is worth 22 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTERWEIGHT?: COUNTERWEIGHT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).