How many points is EXCEPT worth in Scrabble?

EXCEPT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXCEPT?

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

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17 pts

EXCEPT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. EXCEPT means "to leave out".

/ɪkˈsɛpt/

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpt/

Pronunciation: /ɛkˈsɛpt/

To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
To take exception, to object (to or against).
Example: to except to a witness or his testimony

With the exception of; but.
Example: There was nothing in the cupboard except a tin of beans.

Synonyms: apart from, except for, outtake, with the exception of

With the exception (that); used to introduce a clause, phrase or adverb forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
Example: I never made fun of her except teasingly.
Unless; used to introduce a hypothetical case in which an exception may exist.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to leave out

In a sentence: "They except."

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

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

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Is EXCEPT a Scrabble word?: EXCEPT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does EXCEPT mean?: to leave out
How do you use EXCEPT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They except."
How many points is EXCEPT worth in Scrabble?: EXCEPT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXCEPT?: EXCEPT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).