How many points is COMPRESSES worth in Scrabble?

COMPRESSES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPRESSES?

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

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COMPRESSES

16 pts

COMPRESSES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. COMPRESSES is a verb form of compress. COMPRESS means "squeeze together".

Meaning & examples

verb

To make smaller; to press or squeeze together, or to make something occupy a smaller space or volume.
Example: The force required to compress a spring varies linearly with the displacement.
To be pressed together or folded by compression into a more economic, easier format.
Example: Our new model compresses easily, ideal for storage and travel
To condense into a more economic, easier format.
Example: This chart compresses the entire audit report into a few lines on a single diagram.

Synonyms: contract, abridge, condense, shorten, truncate, compact, pack, press

Antonyms: decontract, expand, lengthen, uncompress

noun

A multiply folded piece of cloth, a pouch of ice etc., used to apply to a patient's skin, cover the dressing of wounds, and placed with the aid of a bandage to apply pressure on an injury.
Example: He held a cold compress over the sprain.
A machine for compressing

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Definition and meaning

COMPRESSES is a verb form of compress. COMPRESS means "squeeze together".

In a sentence: "They compresses."

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Letter Values

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COMPRESSES Scrabble FAQ

Is COMPRESSES a Scrabble word?: COMPRESSES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does COMPRESSES mean?: COMPRESSES is a verb form of compress. COMPRESS means "squeeze together".
How do you use COMPRESSES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They compresses."
How many points is COMPRESSES worth in Scrabble?: COMPRESSES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPRESSES?: COMPRESSES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).