How many points is DECRESCENDO worth in Scrabble?

DECRESCENDO is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DECRESCENDO?

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

Can you add a letter to DECRESCENDO?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DECRESCENDO

17 pts

DECRESCENDO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. DECRESCENDO means "in a gradually diminishing manner; with abatement of tone".

Meaning & examples

/diːˌkɹɛˈʃɛndəʊ/

noun

An instruction to play gradually more softly.

verb

To gradually become quieter

adjective

Becoming quieter gradually.

Synonyms: diminuendo

Antonyms: crescendo

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adverb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

in a gradually diminishing manner; with abatement of tone

In a sentence: "They did it decrescendo."

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

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DECRESCENDOS18 pts

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Letter Values

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DECRESCENDO Scrabble FAQ

Is DECRESCENDO a Scrabble word?: DECRESCENDO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does DECRESCENDO mean?: in a gradually diminishing manner; with abatement of tone
How do you use DECRESCENDO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They did it decrescendo."
How many points is DECRESCENDO worth in Scrabble?: DECRESCENDO is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DECRESCENDO?: DECRESCENDO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DECRESCENDO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DECRESCENDOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.