How many points is EXTINCT worth in Scrabble?

EXTINCT is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXTINCT?

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

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16 pts

EXTINCT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. EXTINCT means "to extinguish".

/ɛkˈstɪŋkt/

Pronunciation: /ɛkˈstɪŋkt/

Extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)
Example: Poor Edward's cigarillo was already extinct.
No longer used; obsolete, discontinued.
Example: Luckily, such ideas about race are extinct in current sociological theory.
(of a group of organisms, as a species) No longer in existence; having died out.
Example: The dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years.

Synonyms: dead

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to extinguish

In a sentence: "They extinct."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXTINCT. It scores 16 points.

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Is EXTINCT a Scrabble word?: EXTINCT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does EXTINCT mean?: to extinguish
How do you use EXTINCT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They extinct."
How many points is EXTINCT worth in Scrabble?: EXTINCT is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXTINCT?: EXTINCT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).