How many points is ABLATE worth in Scrabble?

ABLATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ABLATE?

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

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

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8 pts

ABLATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. ABLATE means "remove by ablation".

/əˈbleɪt/

Pronunciation: /əˈbleɪt/

To remove or decrease something by cutting, erosion, melting, evaporation, or vaporization.
To undergo ablation; to become melted or evaporated and removed at a high temperature.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

remove by ablation

In a sentence: "They ablate."

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

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Is ABLATE a Scrabble word?: ABLATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does ABLATE mean?: remove by ablation
How do you use ABLATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They ablate."
How many points is ABLATE worth in Scrabble?: ABLATE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ABLATE?: ABLATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ABLATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABLATED, ABLATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.