How many points is PRETENSES worth in Scrabble?

PRETENSES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRETENSES?

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

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PRETENSES

11 pts

PRETENSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. PRETENSES is a noun form of pretense. PRETENSE means "the act of pretending".

Meaning & examples

noun

A false or hypocritical profession
Example: under pretense of friendliness
Intention or purpose not real but professed.
Example: with only a pretense of accuracy
An unsupported claim made or implied.

Synonyms: affectation, deception, escape, false pretense, fiction, imitation, pretext, sham

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PRETENSES is a noun form of pretense. PRETENSE means "the act of pretending".

In a sentence: "The pretenses is noted."

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Base words

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PRETENSE10 pts

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Letter Values

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PRETENSES Scrabble FAQ

Is PRETENSES a Scrabble word?: PRETENSES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does PRETENSES mean?: PRETENSES is a noun form of pretense. PRETENSE means "the act of pretending".
How do you use PRETENSES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pretenses is noted."
How many points is PRETENSES worth in Scrabble?: PRETENSES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PRETENSES?: PRETENSES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).