How many points is COUNTERSTAINED worth in Scrabble?

COUNTERSTAINED is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSTAINED?

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

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COUNTERSTAINED

17 pts

COUNTERSTAINED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. COUNTERSTAINED is a verb form of counterstain. COUNTERSTAIN means "to apply additional dye to a specimen to produce a contrasting background".

Meaning & examples

verb

To stain with a counterstain

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

COUNTERSTAINED is a verb form of counterstain. COUNTERSTAIN means "to apply additional dye to a specimen to produce a contrasting background".

In a sentence: "They counterstained."

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

Base words

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COUNTERSTAIN14 pts

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Letter Values

= 17

COUNTERSTAINED Scrabble FAQ

Is COUNTERSTAINED a Scrabble word?: COUNTERSTAINED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does COUNTERSTAINED mean?: COUNTERSTAINED is a verb form of counterstain. COUNTERSTAIN means "to apply additional dye to a specimen to produce a contrasting background".
How do you use COUNTERSTAINED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They counterstained."
How many points is COUNTERSTAINED worth in Scrabble?: COUNTERSTAINED is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COUNTERSTAINED?: COUNTERSTAINED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).