How many points is DECLAIM worth in Scrabble?

DECLAIM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECLAIM?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

12 pts

DECLAIM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. DECLAIM means "speak loudly and dramatically".

/dɪˈkleɪm/

To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.
To speak rhetorically; to make a formal speech or oration; specifically, to recite a speech, poem, etc., in public as a rhetorical exercise; to practice public speaking.
Example: The students declaim twice a week.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

speak loudly and dramatically

In a sentence: "They declaim."

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

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

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

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