How many points is ASCENDER worth in Scrabble?

ASCENDER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ASCENDER?

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

Can you add a letter to ASCENDER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

ASCENDER

11 pts

ASCENDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. ASCENDER means "part of some lower-case letters that extends above the body of the letter".

Meaning & examples

noun

A person or thing that ascends.
(graphology) The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.
A mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; ascendeur.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

part of some lower-case letters that extends above the body of the letter

In a sentence: "The ascender is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of ASCENDER. It scores 11 points.

Back hooks

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

ASCENDERS12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

ASCENDER Scrabble FAQ

Is ASCENDER a Scrabble word?: ASCENDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does ASCENDER mean?: part of some lower-case letters that extends above the body of the letter
How do you use ASCENDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The ascender is noted."
How many points is ASCENDER worth in Scrabble?: ASCENDER is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ASCENDER?: ASCENDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to ASCENDER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ASCENDERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.