How many points is CONTINUE worth in Scrabble?

CONTINUE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTINUE?

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

Can you add a letter to CONTINUE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

CONTINUE

10 pts

CONTINUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. CONTINUE means "(cause to) remain in a condition or place".

Meaning & examples

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

Pronunciation: /kənˈtɪnjuː/

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noun

An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.

verb

To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
Example: Do you want me to continue to unload these?
To make last; to prolong.
To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.

Synonyms: carry on, go on, proceed, resume, keep, keep on, sustain

Antonyms: discontinue, stop, terminate

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(cause to) remain in a condition or place

In a sentence: "They continue."

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Letter Values

= 10

CONTINUE Scrabble FAQ

Is CONTINUE a Scrabble word?: CONTINUE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does CONTINUE mean?: (cause to) remain in a condition or place
How do you use CONTINUE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They continue."
How many points is CONTINUE worth in Scrabble?: CONTINUE is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTINUE?: CONTINUE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTINUE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTINUED, CONTINUER, CONTINUES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.