How many points is DEFORESTATION worth in Scrabble?

DEFORESTATION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFORESTATION?

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

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DEFORESTATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. DEFORESTATION means "the act of deforesting".

/dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/

The process of destroying a forest and replacing it with something else, especially with an agricultural system.
A transformation to eliminate intermediate data structures within a program.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

the act of deforesting

In a sentence: "The deforestation is noted."

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

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Is DEFORESTATION a Scrabble word?: DEFORESTATION is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does DEFORESTATION mean?: the act of deforesting
How do you use DEFORESTATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The deforestation is noted."
How many points is DEFORESTATION worth in Scrabble?: DEFORESTATION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFORESTATION?: DEFORESTATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).