How many points is COMPETENCES worth in Scrabble?

COMPETENCES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPETENCES?

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

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COMPETENCES

19 pts

COMPETENCES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. COMPETENCES is a noun form of competence. COMPETENCE means "the quality of being competent".

Meaning & examples

noun

The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. :w:linguistic competence.

Synonyms: ability, aptitude, competency, knack, nous, savoir-faire

Antonyms: inability, incompetence, ineptitude

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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noun

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Definition and meaning

COMPETENCES is a noun form of competence. COMPETENCE means "the quality of being competent".

In a sentence: "The competences is noted."

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Base words

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COMPETENCE18 pts

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Letter Values

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COMPETENCES Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPETENCES a Scrabble word?: COMPETENCES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does COMPETENCES mean?: COMPETENCES is a noun form of competence. COMPETENCE means "the quality of being competent".
How do you use COMPETENCES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The competences is noted."
How many points is COMPETENCES worth in Scrabble?: COMPETENCES is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPETENCES?: COMPETENCES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).