How many points is CRESCENDO worth in Scrabble?

CRESCENDO is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRESCENDO?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

In a sentence: "The crescendo is noted."

14 pts

CRESCENDO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. CRESCENDO means "gradual increase in loudness, esp in music".

/kɹəˈʃɛn.dəʊ/

Pronunciation

An instruction to play gradually more loudly, denoted by a long, narrow angle with its apex on the left ( < ), by musicians called a hairpin.
A gradual increase of anything, especially to a dramatic climax.
Example: Their fighting rose in a fearsome crescendo.
The climax of a gradual increase.
Example: Their arguing rose to a fearsome crescendo.

To increase in intensity; to reach or head for a crescendo.
Example: The band crescendoed and then suddenly went silent.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

gradual increase in loudness, esp in music

In a sentence: "The crescendo is noted."

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

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

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

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