How many points is COMPENSATE worth in Scrabble?

COMPENSATE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPENSATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

COMPENSATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. COMPENSATE means "to be equivalent to".

/ˈkɒm.pən.seɪt/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑm.pənˌseɪt/

To do (something good) after (something bad) happens
To pay or reward someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration.
Example: It is hard work, but they will compensate you well for it.
To make up for; to do something in place of something else; to correct, satisfy; to reach an agreement such that the scales are literally or (metaphorically) balanced; to equalize or make even.
Example: His loud voice cannot compensate for a lack of personality.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

to be equivalent to

In a sentence: "They compensate."

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

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

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

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