How many points is PRINCIPLES worth in Scrabble?

PRINCIPLES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PRINCIPLES?

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

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

/ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹɪnsɪpl̩z/

A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
Example: We need some sort of principles to reason from.
A rule used to choose among solutions to a problem.
Example: The principle of least privilege holds that a process should only receive the permissions it needs.
(sometimes pluralized) Moral rule or aspect.
Example: I don't doubt your principles.

Synonyms: tenet

To equip with principles; to establish, or fix, in certain principles; to impress with any tenet or rule of conduct.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

principle

In a sentence: "The principles is noted."

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

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