How many points is COGNATE worth in Scrabble?

COGNATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COGNATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

10 pts

COGNATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. COGNATE means "derived from a common original form".

/ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɡ.neɪt/

One of a number of things allied in origin or nature.
One who is related to another on the female side.
One who is related to another, both having descended from a common ancestor through legal marriages.

Allied by blood; kindred by birth; specifically related on the mother's side.
Of the same or a similar nature; of the same family; proceeding from the same stock or root.
Descended from the same source lexeme of an ancestor language.

Synonyms: akin, same-blooded, allied, connate, kindred

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

derived from a common original form

In a sentence: "It is cognate."

Check the Scrabble meaning of COGNATE. It scores 10 points.

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

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

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Is COGNATE a Scrabble word?: COGNATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does COGNATE mean?: derived from a common original form
How do you use COGNATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is cognate."
How many points is COGNATE worth in Scrabble?: COGNATE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COGNATE?: COGNATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COGNATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COGNATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.