How many points is DEBRIDEMENT worth in Scrabble?

DEBRIDEMENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEBRIDEMENT?

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

Can you add a letter to DEBRIDEMENT?

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

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DEBRIDEMENT

17 pts

DEBRIDEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. DEBRIDEMENT means "the surgical removal of dead, infected tissue or foreign matter from a wound".

Meaning & examples

/dɪˈbɹiːdmənt/

noun

The removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue to improve the healing potential of the remaining healthy tissue.
The removal of the dental tartar that has accumulated over teeth, typically done using hand tools and ultrasound instruments.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

the surgical removal of dead, infected tissue or foreign matter from a wound

In a sentence: "The debridement is noted."

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

Back hooks

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DEBRIDEMENTS18 pts

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

Letter Values

= 17

DEBRIDEMENT Scrabble FAQ

Is DEBRIDEMENT a Scrabble word?: DEBRIDEMENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does DEBRIDEMENT mean?: the surgical removal of dead, infected tissue or foreign matter from a wound
How do you use DEBRIDEMENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The debridement is noted."
How many points is DEBRIDEMENT worth in Scrabble?: DEBRIDEMENT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEBRIDEMENT?: DEBRIDEMENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEBRIDEMENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEBRIDEMENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.