How many points is DEMENTIA worth in Scrabble?

DEMENTIA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEMENTIA?

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

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

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11 pts

DEMENTIA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. DEMENTIA means "mental illness".

/dɪˈmɛnʃə/

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɛnʃə/

A progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Areas particularly affected include memory, attention, judgement, language and problem solving.
Madness or insanity.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

mental illness

In a sentence: "The dementia is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEMENTIA. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is DEMENTIA a Scrabble word?: DEMENTIA is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does DEMENTIA mean?: mental illness
How do you use DEMENTIA in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The dementia is noted."
How many points is DEMENTIA worth in Scrabble?: DEMENTIA is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEMENTIA?: DEMENTIA is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEMENTIA?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEMENTIAL. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.