How many points is BUTTRESSES worth in Scrabble?

BUTTRESSES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUTTRESSES?

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

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BUTTRESSES

12 pts

BUTTRESSES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BUTTRESSES is a noun form of buttress. BUTTRESS means "structure to support a wall".

Meaning & examples

noun

A brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
Anything that serves to support something; a prop.
A buttress-root.

Synonyms: brace, counterfort

verb

To support something physically with, or as if with, a prop or buttress.
(by extension) To support something or someone by supplying evidence; to corroborate or substantiate.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BUTTRESSES is a noun form of buttress. BUTTRESS means "structure to support a wall".

In a sentence: "The buttresses is noted."

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Base words

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BUTTRESS10 pts

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Letter Values

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BUTTRESSES Scrabble FAQ

Is BUTTRESSES a Scrabble word?: BUTTRESSES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BUTTRESSES mean?: BUTTRESSES is a noun form of buttress. BUTTRESS means "structure to support a wall".
How do you use BUTTRESSES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The buttresses is noted."
How many points is BUTTRESSES worth in Scrabble?: BUTTRESSES is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUTTRESSES?: BUTTRESSES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).