How many points is DEFALCATED worth in Scrabble?

DEFALCATED is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFALCATED?

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

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DEFALCATED

17 pts

DEFALCATED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. DEFALCATED is a verb form of defalcate. DEFALCATE means "make wrong use of funds entrusted to one".

Meaning & examples

verb

To misappropriate funds; to embezzle.
To cut off; to take away or deduct a part of (money, rents, income, etc.).

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DEFALCATED is a verb form of defalcate. DEFALCATE means "make wrong use of funds entrusted to one".

In a sentence: "They defalcated."

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Base words

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DEFALCATE15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 17

DEFALCATED Scrabble FAQ

Is DEFALCATED a Scrabble word?: DEFALCATED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does DEFALCATED mean?: DEFALCATED is a verb form of defalcate. DEFALCATE means "make wrong use of funds entrusted to one".
How do you use DEFALCATED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They defalcated."
How many points is DEFALCATED worth in Scrabble?: DEFALCATED is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFALCATED?: DEFALCATED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).