How many points is COMMENCE worth in Scrabble?

COMMENCE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMMENCE?

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

Can you add a letter to COMMENCE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COMMENCE

16 pts

COMMENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. COMMENCE means "begin".

Meaning & examples

/kəˈmɛns/

verb

To begin, start.
To begin to be, or to act as.
To take a degree at a university.

Antonyms: cease, stop

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

begin

In a sentence: "They commence."

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Letter Values

= 16

COMMENCE Scrabble FAQ

Is COMMENCE a Scrabble word?: COMMENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does COMMENCE mean?: begin
How do you use COMMENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They commence."
How many points is COMMENCE worth in Scrabble?: COMMENCE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMMENCE?: COMMENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMMENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMMENCED, COMMENCER, COMMENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.