How many points is MODERATES worth in Scrabble?

MODERATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MODERATES?

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

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MODERATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. MODERATES is a verb form of moderate. MODERATE means "to make less extreme".

One who holds an intermediate position between extremes, as in politics.
Example: The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches.
One of a party in Scottish Church history dominant in the 18th century, lax in doctrine and discipline, but intolerant of evangelicalism and popular rights. It caused the secessions of 1733 and 1761, and its final resultant was the Disruption of 1843.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

MODERATES is a verb form of moderate. MODERATE means "to make less extreme".

In a sentence: "They moderates."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MODERATES. It scores 12 points.

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Is MODERATES a Scrabble word?: MODERATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does MODERATES mean?: MODERATES is a verb form of moderate. MODERATE means "to make less extreme".
How do you use MODERATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They moderates."
How many points is MODERATES worth in Scrabble?: MODERATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MODERATES?: MODERATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).