How many points is BANISHMENT worth in Scrabble?

BANISHMENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BANISHMENT?

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

Can you add a letter to BANISHMENT?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BANISHMENT

17 pts

BANISHMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. BANISHMENT is a verb form of banish. BANISH means "send (someone) into exile".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbænɪʃmənt/

noun

The act of banishing.
Example: The judge pronounced banishment upon the war criminal.
The state of being banished, exile.
Example: He has been in banishment from his home country for well over four years.

Synonyms: exile

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BANISHMENT is a verb form of banish. BANISH means "send (someone) into exile".

In a sentence: "They banishment."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BANISHMENT. It scores 17 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BANISH11 pts

Back hooks

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

BANISHMENTS18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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BANISHMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is BANISHMENT a Scrabble word?: BANISHMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does BANISHMENT mean?: BANISHMENT is a verb form of banish. BANISH means "send (someone) into exile".
How do you use BANISHMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They banishment."
How many points is BANISHMENT worth in Scrabble?: BANISHMENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BANISHMENT?: BANISHMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BANISHMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BANISHMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.