How many points is STALEMATES worth in Scrabble?

STALEMATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STALEMATES?

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

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STALEMATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. STALEMATES means "stalemate".

The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
Any situation that has no obvious possible movement, but does not involve any personal loss.

To bring about a state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves.
To bring about a stalemate, in which no advance in an argument is achieved.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

stalemate

In a sentence: "They stalemates."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STALEMATES. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is STALEMATES a Scrabble word?: STALEMATES is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does STALEMATES mean?: stalemate
How do you use STALEMATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They stalemates."
How many points is STALEMATES worth in Scrabble?: STALEMATES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STALEMATES?: STALEMATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).