How many points is COMPRESSION worth in Scrabble?

COMPRESSION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COMPRESSION?

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

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

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17 pts

COMPRESSION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. COMPRESSION means "the act of compressing".

/kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/

An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.
The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.
The process by which data is compressed.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of compressing

In a sentence: "The compression is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of COMPRESSION. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is COMPRESSION a Scrabble word?: COMPRESSION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does COMPRESSION mean?: the act of compressing
How do you use COMPRESSION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The compression is noted."
How many points is COMPRESSION worth in Scrabble?: COMPRESSION is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COMPRESSION?: COMPRESSION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COMPRESSION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COMPRESSIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.