How many points is CLEANSE worth in Scrabble?

CLEANSE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CLEANSE?

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

Can you add a letter to CLEANSE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CLEANSE

9 pts

CLEANSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. CLEANSE means "make clean".

Meaning & examples

/klɛnz/

noun

An act of cleansing; a purification.
Example: I regularly visit the spa for a massage and a facial cleanse.

Synonyms: cleansing

verb

To free from dirt; to clean, to purify.
To spiritually purify; to free from guilt or sin; to purge.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

make clean

In a sentence: "They cleanse."

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Letter Values

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CLEANSE Scrabble FAQ

Is CLEANSE a Scrabble word?: CLEANSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does CLEANSE mean?: make clean
How do you use CLEANSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They cleanse."
How many points is CLEANSE worth in Scrabble?: CLEANSE is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CLEANSE?: CLEANSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CLEANSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CLEANSED, CLEANSER, CLEANSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.