How many points is INCREASES worth in Scrabble?

INCREASES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INCREASES?

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

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INCREASES

11 pts

INCREASES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. INCREASES is a verb form of increase. INCREASE means "to make or become greater".

Meaning & examples

noun

An amount by which a quantity is increased.
For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger
Offspring, progeny

Synonyms: enlargement, expansion, gain, increment, raise, rise

Antonyms: decline, decrease, diminishment, cut, decrement, drop, fall, loss

verb

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
Example: His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money.
To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.
To multiply by the production of young; to be fertile, fruitful, or prolific.

Synonyms: go up, grow, rise, shoot up, soar, wax, increment, raise

Antonyms: decrease, drop, fall, go down, plummet, plunge, reduce, shrink

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

INCREASES is a verb form of increase. INCREASE means "to make or become greater".

In a sentence: "They increases."

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Base words

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INCREASE10 pts

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Letter Values

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INCREASES Scrabble FAQ

Is INCREASES a Scrabble word?: INCREASES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does INCREASES mean?: INCREASES is a verb form of increase. INCREASE means "to make or become greater".
How do you use INCREASES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They increases."
How many points is INCREASES worth in Scrabble?: INCREASES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept INCREASES?: INCREASES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).