How many points is COMPANDER worth in Scrabble?

COMPANDER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPANDER?

COMPANDER is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to COMPANDER?

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

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COMPANDER

16 pts

COMPANDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. COMPANDER means "system for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of a signal at a transmitter or recorder by first compressing the volume range of the signal and then restoring it to its original amplitude level at the receiving or reproducing apparatus".

Meaning & examples

noun

Any device used for companding.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

system for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of a signal at a transmitter or recorder by first compressing the volume range of the signal and then restoring it to its original amplitude level at the receiving or reproducing apparatus

In a sentence: "The compander is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of COMPANDER. It scores 16 points.

Back hooks

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

COMPANDERS17 pts

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

Letter Values

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COMPANDER Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPANDER a Scrabble word?: COMPANDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does COMPANDER mean?: system for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of a signal at a transmitter or recorder by first compressing the volume range of the signal and then restoring it to its original amplitude level at the receiving or reproducing apparatus
How do you use COMPANDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The compander is noted."
How many points is COMPANDER worth in Scrabble?: COMPANDER is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPANDER?: COMPANDER is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMPANDER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPANDERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.