How many points is COLONIES worth in Scrabble?

COLONIES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COLONIES?

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

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COLONIES

10 pts

COLONIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. COLONIES is a noun form of colony. COLONY means "people who settle in a new country but remain ruled by their homeland".

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noun

A governmental unit created on land of another country owned by colonists from a country.
A settlement of emigrants who move to a new place, but remain culturally tied to their place of origin
Region or governmental unit created by another country and generally ruled by another country.
Example: Bermuda is a crown colony of Great Britain.

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noun

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Definition and meaning

COLONIES is a noun form of colony. COLONY means "people who settle in a new country but remain ruled by their homeland".

In a sentence: "The colonies is noted."

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Base words

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COLONY11 pts

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Letter Values

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COLONIES Scrabble FAQ

Is COLONIES a Scrabble word?: COLONIES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does COLONIES mean?: COLONIES is a noun form of colony. COLONY means "people who settle in a new country but remain ruled by their homeland".
How do you use COLONIES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The colonies is noted."
How many points is COLONIES worth in Scrabble?: COLONIES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COLONIES?: COLONIES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).