How many points is BESMIRCHES worth in Scrabble?

BESMIRCHES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BESMIRCHES?

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

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BESMIRCHES

19 pts

BESMIRCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. BESMIRCHES is a verb form of besmirch. BESMIRCH means "tarnish (someone's name or reputation)".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make dirty.
To tarnish something, especially someone's reputation.
Example: The newspaper was on a campaign to besmirch the actor.

Synonyms: debase, slander, smear, soil

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BESMIRCHES is a verb form of besmirch. BESMIRCH means "tarnish (someone's name or reputation)".

In a sentence: "They besmirches."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BESMIRCHES. It scores 19 points.

Base words

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BESMIRCH17 pts

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

Letter Values

= 19

BESMIRCHES Scrabble FAQ

Is BESMIRCHES a Scrabble word?: BESMIRCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does BESMIRCHES mean?: BESMIRCHES is a verb form of besmirch. BESMIRCH means "tarnish (someone's name or reputation)".
How do you use BESMIRCHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They besmirches."
How many points is BESMIRCHES worth in Scrabble?: BESMIRCHES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BESMIRCHES?: BESMIRCHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).