How many points is SUSTAIN worth in Scrabble?

SUSTAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUSTAIN?

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

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SUSTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. SUSTAIN means "to maintain by providing with food and drink".

/səˈsteɪn/

Pronunciation: /səˈsteɪn/

To maintain, or keep in existence.
Example: The city came under sustained attack by enemy forces.
To provide for or nourish.
Example: provisions to sustain an army
To encourage or sanction (something).

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to maintain by providing with food and drink

In a sentence: "They sustain."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SUSTAIN. It scores 7 points.

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Is SUSTAIN a Scrabble word?: SUSTAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does SUSTAIN mean?: to maintain by providing with food and drink
How do you use SUSTAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sustain."
How many points is SUSTAIN worth in Scrabble?: SUSTAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUSTAIN?: SUSTAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).