How many points is SCENT worth in Scrabble?

SCENT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCENT?

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

Can you add a letter to SCENT?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASCENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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SCENT

7 pts

SCENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. SCENT means "to fill with an odor".

Meaning & examples

/sɛnt/

Pronunciation: /sɛnt/

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noun

A distinctive odour or smell.
Example: the scent of a skunk
An odour left by an animal that may be used for tracing.
Example: The dogs lost the scent.
The sense of smell.
Example: I believe the bloodhound has the best scent of all dogs.

verb

To detect the scent of; to discern by the sense of smell.
Example: The hounds scented the fox in the woods.
To have a suspicion of.
Example: I scented trouble when I saw them running down the hill towards me.
To impart an odour to.
Example: Scent the air with burning sage before you begin your meditation.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to fill with an odor

In a sentence: "They scent."

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

Letter Values

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SCENT Scrabble FAQ

Is SCENT a Scrabble word?: SCENT is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does SCENT mean?: to fill with an odor
How do you use SCENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They scent."
How many points is SCENT worth in Scrabble?: SCENT is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCENT?: SCENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCENT?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASCENT. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

SCENT

Meaning & examples

noun

verb

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SCENT Scrabble FAQ

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