How many points is CONTINENT worth in Scrabble?

CONTINENT is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTINENT?

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

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

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CONTINENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. CONTINENT means "one of the earth's large masses of land".

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntɪnənt/

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.
A large contiguous landmass considered independent of its islands, peninsulas etc. Specifically, the Old World continent of Europe–Asia–Africa. See the Continent.
Land (as opposed to the water).

Exercising self-restraint; controlled, temperate with respect to one's bodily needs or passions, especially sex, urination and/or defecation.
Not interrupted; connected; continuous.
Example: a continent fever
Serving to restrain or limit; restraining; opposing.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

one of the earth's large masses of land

In a sentence: "The continent is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTINENT. It scores 11 points.

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

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

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Is CONTINENT a Scrabble word?: CONTINENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does CONTINENT mean?: one of the earth's large masses of land
How do you use CONTINENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The continent is noted."
How many points is CONTINENT worth in Scrabble?: CONTINENT is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTINENT?: CONTINENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTINENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTINENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.