How many points is CRESCENDOES worth in Scrabble?

CRESCENDOES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept CRESCENDOES?

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

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CRESCENDOES

Q: How do you use CRESCENDOES in a sentence?

In a sentence: "The crescendoes is noted."

16 pts

CRESCENDOES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. CRESCENDOES is a noun form of crescendo. CRESCENDO means "gradual increase in loudness, esp in music".

Meaning & examples

noun

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.

Antonyms: decrescendo, diminuendo, climax, conclusion

verb

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

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Definition and meaning

CRESCENDOES is a noun form of crescendo. CRESCENDO means "gradual increase in loudness, esp in music".

In a sentence: "The crescendoes is noted."

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Letter Values

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CRESCENDOES Scrabble FAQ

Is CRESCENDOES a Scrabble word?: CRESCENDOES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does CRESCENDOES mean?: CRESCENDOES is a noun form of crescendo. CRESCENDO means "gradual increase in loudness, esp in music".
How do you use CRESCENDOES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The crescendoes is noted."
How many points is CRESCENDOES worth in Scrabble?: CRESCENDOES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept CRESCENDOES?: CRESCENDOES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).