How many points is SUSTAINED worth in Scrabble?

SUSTAINED is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUSTAINED?

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

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SUSTAINED

10 pts

SUSTAINED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points. SUSTAINED is a verb form of sustain. SUSTAIN means "to maintain by providing with food and drink".

Meaning & examples

/səˈsteɪnd/

verb

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).

adjective

Held continuously at a certain level.
Held at a certain pitch.

Synonyms: constant, continuous, steady

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

SUSTAINED is a verb form of sustain. SUSTAIN means "to maintain by providing with food and drink".

In a sentence: "They sustained."

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SUSTAIN7 pts

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Letter Values

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SUSTAINED Scrabble FAQ

Is SUSTAINED a Scrabble word?: SUSTAINED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 10 points.
What does SUSTAINED mean?: SUSTAINED is a verb form of sustain. SUSTAIN means "to maintain by providing with food and drink".
How do you use SUSTAINED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They sustained."
How many points is SUSTAINED worth in Scrabble?: SUSTAINED is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUSTAINED?: SUSTAINED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).