How many points is PRESCRIBES worth in Scrabble?

PRESCRIBES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRESCRIBES?

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

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PRESCRIBES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points. PRESCRIBES means "prescribe".

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).
Example: The doctor prescribed aspirin.
To specify by writing as a required procedure or ritual; to lay down authoritatively as a guide, direction, or rule of action.
Example: The property meets the criteria prescribed by the regulations.

Antonyms: proscribe

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

prescribe

In a sentence: "They prescribes."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PRESCRIBES. It scores 16 points.

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

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Is PRESCRIBES a Scrabble word?: PRESCRIBES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 16 points.
What does PRESCRIBES mean?: prescribe
How do you use PRESCRIBES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They prescribes."
How many points is PRESCRIBES worth in Scrabble?: PRESCRIBES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRESCRIBES?: PRESCRIBES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).