How many points is EXTENUATED worth in Scrabble?

EXTENUATED is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXTENUATED?

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

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18 pts

EXTENUATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points. EXTENUATED means "extenuate".

To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.
To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.
To become thinner.

Synonyms: mitigate

Antonyms: aggravate

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

extenuate

In a sentence: "They extenuated."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXTENUATED. It scores 18 points.

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Is EXTENUATED a Scrabble word?: EXTENUATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 18 points.
What does EXTENUATED mean?: extenuate
How do you use EXTENUATED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They extenuated."
How many points is EXTENUATED worth in Scrabble?: EXTENUATED is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXTENUATED?: EXTENUATED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).