How many points is CONTRABASS worth in Scrabble?

CONTRABASS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CONTRABASS?

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

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

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14 pts

CONTRABASS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CONTRABASS means "the double bass".

/ˈkɑn.tɹə.ˌbeɪs/

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the double bass

In a sentence: "The contrabass is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of CONTRABASS. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is CONTRABASS a Scrabble word?: CONTRABASS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does CONTRABASS mean?: the double bass
How do you use CONTRABASS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The contrabass is noted."
How many points is CONTRABASS worth in Scrabble?: CONTRABASS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CONTRABASS?: CONTRABASS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to CONTRABASS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes CONTRABASSI, CONTRABASSO. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.