How many points is ABBREVIATE worth in Scrabble?

ABBREVIATE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABBREVIATE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

ABBREVIATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. ABBREVIATE means "to make briefer".

/ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/

Pronunciation: /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/

To shorten by omitting parts or details.
To speak or write in a brief manner.
To make shorter; to shorten (in time); to abridge; to shorten by ending sooner than planned.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

to make briefer

In a sentence: "They abbreviate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of ABBREVIATE. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is ABBREVIATE a Scrabble word?: ABBREVIATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does ABBREVIATE mean?: to make briefer
How do you use ABBREVIATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They abbreviate."
How many points is ABBREVIATE worth in Scrabble?: ABBREVIATE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABBREVIATE?: ABBREVIATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ABBREVIATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABBREVIATED, ABBREVIATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.