How many points is SUBSET worth in Scrabble?

SUBSET is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUBSET?

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

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SUBSET is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. SUBSET means "a mathematical set contained within a larger set".

/ˈsʌbˌsɛt/

Pronunciation

(of a set S) A set A such that every element of A is also an element of S.
Example: The set \lbrace a, b\rbrace is a both a subset and a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace while the set \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace is a subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace but not a proper subset of \lbrace a, b, c\rbrace.
A group of things or people, all of which are in a specified larger group.
Example: We asked a subset of the population of the town for their opinion.

Synonyms: subclass

Antonyms: superclass, superset

To take a subset of.
To extract only the portions of (a font) that are needed to display a particular document.

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

a mathematical set contained within a larger set

In a sentence: "The subset is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SUBSET. It scores 8 points.

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Is SUBSET a Scrabble word?: SUBSET is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does SUBSET mean?: a mathematical set contained within a larger set
How do you use SUBSET in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The subset is noted."
How many points is SUBSET worth in Scrabble?: SUBSET is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUBSET?: SUBSET is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).