How many points is COMPENSATION worth in Scrabble?

COMPENSATION is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPENSATION?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

COMPENSATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. COMPENSATION means "the act of compensating".

/ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/

The act or principle of compensating.
Something which is regarded as an equivalent; something which compensates for loss.
The extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors by the credits of which they are reciprocally creditors; the payment of a debt by a credit of equal amount.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of compensating

In a sentence: "The compensation is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of COMPENSATION. It scores 18 points.

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

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

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Is COMPENSATION a Scrabble word?: COMPENSATION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does COMPENSATION mean?: the act of compensating
How do you use COMPENSATION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The compensation is noted."
How many points is COMPENSATION worth in Scrabble?: COMPENSATION is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPENSATION?: COMPENSATION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMPENSATION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPENSATIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.