How many points is ANTICLIMAXES worth in Scrabble?

ANTICLIMAXES is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

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

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ANTICLIMAXES

23 pts

ANTICLIMAXES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points. ANTICLIMAXES is a noun form of anticlimax. 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

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Definition and meaning

ANTICLIMAXES is a noun form of anticlimax. ANTICLIMAX means "the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea".

In a sentence: "The anticlimaxes is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ANTICLIMAXES. It scores 23 points.

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ANTICLIMAX21 pts

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Letter Values

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ANTICLIMAXES Scrabble FAQ

Is ANTICLIMAXES a Scrabble word?: ANTICLIMAXES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 23 points.
What does ANTICLIMAXES mean?: ANTICLIMAXES is a noun form of anticlimax. ANTICLIMAX means "the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea".
How do you use ANTICLIMAXES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The anticlimaxes is noted."
How many points is ANTICLIMAXES worth in Scrabble?: ANTICLIMAXES is worth 23 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ANTICLIMAXES?: ANTICLIMAXES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).