How many points is ANTICLIMAX worth in Scrabble?

ANTICLIMAX is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ANTICLIMAX?

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

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ANTICLIMAX

21 pts

ANTICLIMAX is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points. ANTICLIMAX means "the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea".

Meaning & examples

noun

A failed or reverse climax, particularly:

Synonyms: bathos

Antonyms: cliffhanger, auxesis, climax

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea

In a sentence: "The anticlimax is noted."

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Letter Values

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ANTICLIMAX Scrabble FAQ

Is ANTICLIMAX a Scrabble word?: ANTICLIMAX is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 21 points.
What does ANTICLIMAX mean?: the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
How do you use ANTICLIMAX in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anticlimax is noted."
How many points is ANTICLIMAX worth in Scrabble?: ANTICLIMAX is worth 21 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANTICLIMAX?: ANTICLIMAX is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).