How many points is COMPLICATE worth in Scrabble?

COMPLICATE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPLICATE?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

18 pts

COMPLICATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. COMPLICATE means "to combine especially in an involved manner".

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
To involve in a convoluted matter.
Example: Don't complicate yourself in issues that are beyond the scope of your understanding.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

to combine especially in an involved manner

In a sentence: "They complicate."

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

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

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

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Is COMPLICATE a Scrabble word?: COMPLICATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does COMPLICATE mean?: to combine especially in an involved manner
How do you use COMPLICATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They complicate."
How many points is COMPLICATE worth in Scrabble?: COMPLICATE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPLICATE?: COMPLICATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMPLICATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPLICATED, COMPLICATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.