How many points is OFFSET worth in Scrabble?

OFFSET is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OFFSET?

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

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OFFSET is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. OFFSET means "to compensate for".

/ɒfˈsɛt/

Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
Example: Today's victory was an offset to yesterday's defeat.
A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
(c. 1555) A time at which something begins; outset.

To compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
Example: I'll offset the time difference locally.
To form an offset in (a wall, rod, pipe, etc.).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to compensate for

In a sentence: "They offset."

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

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

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Is OFFSET a Scrabble word?: OFFSET is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does OFFSET mean?: to compensate for
How do you use OFFSET in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They offset."
How many points is OFFSET worth in Scrabble?: OFFSET is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OFFSET?: OFFSET is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).