How many points is PENALTIES worth in Scrabble?

PENALTIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENALTIES?

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

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PENALTIES

11 pts

PENALTIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. PENALTIES is a noun form of penalty. PENALTY means "a punishment imposed for violation of a law, rule, or agreement".

Meaning & examples

noun

A penalty shootout.

noun

A legal sentence.
Example: The penalty for his crime was to do hard labor.
A punishment for violating rules of procedure.
A payment forfeited for an early withdrawal from an account or an investment.

Synonyms: punishment, punition, sentence

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PENALTIES is a noun form of penalty. PENALTY means "a punishment imposed for violation of a law, rule, or agreement".

In a sentence: "The penalties is noted."

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PENALTY12 pts

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Letter Values

= 11

PENALTIES Scrabble FAQ

Is PENALTIES a Scrabble word?: PENALTIES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does PENALTIES mean?: PENALTIES is a noun form of penalty. PENALTY means "a punishment imposed for violation of a law, rule, or agreement".
How do you use PENALTIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The penalties is noted."
How many points is PENALTIES worth in Scrabble?: PENALTIES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENALTIES?: PENALTIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).