How many points is DECEASED worth in Scrabble?

DECEASED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECEASED?

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

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

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DECEASED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DECEASED means "dead".

/diˈsist/

A dead person.
Example: The deceased was interred in his local churchyard.
One who has died. In property law, the alternate term decedent is generally used in US English. In criminal law, “the deceased” refers to the victim of a homicide.

Synonyms: dead person, dead soul, deceased person, decedent, departed, late, dead people, dead souls

No longer alive, dead
Belonging to the dead.
Example: The executor’s commission for winding up the deceased estate was 3.5%.
One who has died. In property law, the alternate term decedent is generally used. In criminal law, “the deceased” refers to the victim of a homicide.

Synonyms: asleep, at peace, at rest, dead, departed, gone, late

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

dead

In a sentence: "It is deceased."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DECEASED. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is DECEASED a Scrabble word?: DECEASED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does DECEASED mean?: dead
How do you use DECEASED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is deceased."
How many points is DECEASED worth in Scrabble?: DECEASED is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECEASED?: DECEASED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DECEASED?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECEASEDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.