How many points is OFFENSE worth in Scrabble?

OFFENSE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OFFENSE?

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

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13 pts

OFFENSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. OFFENSE means "a violation of a moral or social code".

/əˈfɛns/

Pronunciation: /əˈfɛns/

The act of offending:
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a violation of a moral or social code

In a sentence: "The offense is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OFFENSE. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is OFFENSE a Scrabble word?: OFFENSE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does OFFENSE mean?: a violation of a moral or social code
How do you use OFFENSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The offense is noted."
How many points is OFFENSE worth in Scrabble?: OFFENSE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OFFENSE?: OFFENSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).