How many points is COUNTENANCE worth in Scrabble?

COUNTENANCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTENANCE?

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

Can you add a letter to COUNTENANCE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

COUNTENANCE

15 pts

COUNTENANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. COUNTENANCE means "to approve of, condone".

Meaning & examples

[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]

Pronunciation: [kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]

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noun

Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
Favour; support; encouragement.
Superficial appearance; show; pretense.

verb

To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.
Example: The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.

Synonyms: approve, sanction, support, tolerate

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to approve of, condone

In a sentence: "They countenance."

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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COUNTENANCE Scrabble FAQ

Is COUNTENANCE a Scrabble word?: COUNTENANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does COUNTENANCE mean?: to approve of, condone
How do you use COUNTENANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They countenance."
How many points is COUNTENANCE worth in Scrabble?: COUNTENANCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTENANCE?: COUNTENANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to COUNTENANCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes COUNTENANCED, COUNTENANCER, COUNTENANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.