How many points is ANACRUSIS worth in Scrabble?

ANACRUSIS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANACRUSIS?

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

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ANACRUSIS

11 pts

ANACRUSIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. ANACRUSIS means "one or more unstressed syllables at the beginning of a line of verse".

Meaning & examples

/anəˈkɹuːsɪs/

noun

An unstressed syllable at the start of a verse.
An unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

one or more unstressed syllables at the beginning of a line of verse

In a sentence: "The anacrusis is noted."

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Letter Values

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ANACRUSIS Scrabble FAQ

Is ANACRUSIS a Scrabble word?: ANACRUSIS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does ANACRUSIS mean?: one or more unstressed syllables at the beginning of a line of verse
How do you use ANACRUSIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anacrusis is noted."
How many points is ANACRUSIS worth in Scrabble?: ANACRUSIS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANACRUSIS?: ANACRUSIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).