How many points is COURTESY worth in Scrabble?

COURTESY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept COURTESY?

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

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COURTESY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. COURTESY means "politeness, good manners".

/ˈkɜːtəsi/

Pronunciation: /ˈkɝtəsi/

Polite behavior.
Example: He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.
A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
Example: I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.
Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
Example: They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

Given or done as a polite gesture.
Example: We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.
Supplied free of charge.
Example: The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.

Synonyms: complimentary, free of charge, gratis

To make a curtsey.
Example: The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

politeness, good manners

In a sentence: "The courtesy is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of COURTESY. It scores 13 points.

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

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Is COURTESY a Scrabble word?: COURTESY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does COURTESY mean?: politeness, good manners
How do you use COURTESY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The courtesy is noted."
How many points is COURTESY worth in Scrabble?: COURTESY is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept COURTESY?: COURTESY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).