How many points is ABANDONMENT worth in Scrabble?

ABANDONMENT is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABANDONMENT?

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

Can you add a letter to ABANDONMENT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABANDONMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ABANDONMENT

16 pts

ABANDONMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. ABANDONMENT is a verb form of abandon. ABANDON means "desert or leave".

Meaning & examples

/əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/

Pronunciation: /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/

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noun

The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.
The voluntary leaving of a person to whom one is bound by a special relation, as a wife, husband or child; desertion.
Example: Since he left her, she's suing him for divorce on grounds of abandonment.
An abandoned building or structure.
Example: High-profile abandonments are harder to infiltrate for urban explorers due to their heightened security.

Synonyms: abandoning, abdication, abjuration, abnegation, abrogation, cession, defection, demission

Antonyms: acquisition, arrogation, care, completion, conviviality, correction, custody, entertainment

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

ABANDONMENT is a verb form of abandon. ABANDON means "desert or leave".

In a sentence: "They abandonment."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

ABANDON10 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after ABANDONMENT. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

ABANDONMENTS17 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

ABANDONMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is ABANDONMENT a Scrabble word?: ABANDONMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does ABANDONMENT mean?: ABANDONMENT is a verb form of abandon. ABANDON means "desert or leave".
How do you use ABANDONMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They abandonment."
How many points is ABANDONMENT worth in Scrabble?: ABANDONMENT is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABANDONMENT?: ABANDONMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ABANDONMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABANDONMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.