How many points is DISPENSE worth in Scrabble?

DISPENSE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISPENSE?

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

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

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11 pts

DISPENSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. DISPENSE means "to distribute".

/dɪsˈpɛns/

Pronunciation

To issue, distribute, or give out.
To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
Example: to dispense justice
To supply or make up a medicine or prescription.
Example: An optician can dispense spectacles.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to distribute

In a sentence: "They dispense."

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

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

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

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