How many points is BENCH worth in Scrabble?

BENCH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BENCH?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

BENCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BENCH means "long seat".

/bɛntʃ/

Pronunciation

A long seat with or without a back, found for example in parks and schools.
Example: They sat on a park bench and tossed bread crumbs to the ducks and pigeons.
The people who decide on the verdict; the judiciary.
Example: They are awaiting a decision on the motion from the bench.
The place where the judges sit.
Example: She sat on the bench for 30 years before she retired.

To remove a player from play.
Example: They benched him for the rest of the game because they thought he was injured.
To remove someone from a position of responsibility temporarily.
To push a person backward against a conspirator behind them who is on their hands and knees, causing them to fall over.

Synonyms: sideline

The weight one is able to bench press, especially the maximum weight capable of being pressed.
Example: He became frustrated when his bench increased by only 10 pounds despite a month of training.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

long seat

In a sentence: "The bench is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BENCH. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is BENCH a Scrabble word?: BENCH is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BENCH mean?: long seat
How do you use BENCH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bench is noted."
How many points is BENCH worth in Scrabble?: BENCH is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BENCH?: BENCH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BENCH?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BENCHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.