How many points is ENTRENCHED worth in Scrabble?

ENTRENCHED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENTRENCHED?

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

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ENTRENCHED

16 pts

ENTRENCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. ENTRENCHED is a verb form of entrench. ENTRENCH means "to establish firmly".

Meaning & examples

verb

To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
To surround or provide with a trench, especially for defense; to dig in.
Example: The army entrenched its camp, or entrenched itself.
To establish a substantial position in business, politics, etc.
Example: Senator Cornpone was able to entrench by spending millions on each campaign.

Synonyms: trench, consolidate, dig in

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ENTRENCHED is a verb form of entrench. ENTRENCH means "to establish firmly".

In a sentence: "They entrenched."

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Base words

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ENTRENCH13 pts

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Letter Values

= 16

ENTRENCHED Scrabble FAQ

Is ENTRENCHED a Scrabble word?: ENTRENCHED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does ENTRENCHED mean?: ENTRENCHED is a verb form of entrench. ENTRENCH means "to establish firmly".
How do you use ENTRENCHED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They entrenched."
How many points is ENTRENCHED worth in Scrabble?: ENTRENCHED is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENTRENCHED?: ENTRENCHED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).