How many points is DISTRESS worth in Scrabble?

DISTRESS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISTRESS?

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

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DISTRESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. DISTRESS means "to cause anxiety or suffering to".

/dɪˈstɹɛs/

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɹɛs/

Antonyms: eustress

To cause strain or anxiety to someone.
To retain someone’s property against the payment of a debt; to distrain.
To treat a new object to give it an appearance of age.
Example: She distressed the new media cabinet so that it fit with the other furniture in the room.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to cause anxiety or suffering to

In a sentence: "They distress."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DISTRESS. It scores 9 points.

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Is DISTRESS a Scrabble word?: DISTRESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does DISTRESS mean?: to cause anxiety or suffering to
How do you use DISTRESS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They distress."
How many points is DISTRESS worth in Scrabble?: DISTRESS is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISTRESS?: DISTRESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).