How many points is PONTIFICATED worth in Scrabble?

PONTIFICATED is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PONTIFICATED?

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

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PONTIFICATED

20 pts

PONTIFICATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points. PONTIFICATED is a verb form of pontificate. PONTIFICATE means "to speak pompously".

Meaning & examples

verb

To preside as a bishop, especially at mass.
To act like a pontiff; to express one's position or opinions dogmatically and pompously as if they were absolutely correct.
To speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner, especially at length.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PONTIFICATED is a verb form of pontificate. PONTIFICATE means "to speak pompously".

In a sentence: "They pontificated."

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Base words

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PONTIFICATE18 pts

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Letter Values

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PONTIFICATED Scrabble FAQ

Is PONTIFICATED a Scrabble word?: PONTIFICATED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 20 points.
What does PONTIFICATED mean?: PONTIFICATED is a verb form of pontificate. PONTIFICATE means "to speak pompously".
How do you use PONTIFICATED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They pontificated."
How many points is PONTIFICATED worth in Scrabble?: PONTIFICATED is worth 20 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PONTIFICATED?: PONTIFICATED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).