How many points is COMPENSATES worth in Scrabble?

COMPENSATES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPENSATES?

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

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COMPENSATES

17 pts

COMPENSATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. COMPENSATES is a verb form of compensate. COMPENSATE means "to be equivalent to".

Meaning & examples

verb

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.

Synonyms: acclimate, acclimatize, accommodate, accustom, adapt, guerdon, reimburse, accord

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Definition and meaning

COMPENSATES is a verb form of compensate. COMPENSATE means "to be equivalent to".

In a sentence: "They compensates."

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COMPENSATES Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPENSATES a Scrabble word?: COMPENSATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does COMPENSATES mean?: COMPENSATES is a verb form of compensate. COMPENSATE means "to be equivalent to".
How do you use COMPENSATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They compensates."
How many points is COMPENSATES worth in Scrabble?: COMPENSATES is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPENSATES?: COMPENSATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).