How many points is DEFALCATES worth in Scrabble?

DEFALCATES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFALCATES?

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

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DEFALCATES

16 pts

DEFALCATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. DEFALCATES 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

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

In a sentence: "They defalcates."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DEFALCATE15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 16

DEFALCATES Scrabble FAQ

Is DEFALCATES a Scrabble word?: DEFALCATES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does DEFALCATES mean?: DEFALCATES is a verb form of defalcate. DEFALCATE means "make wrong use of funds entrusted to one".
How do you use DEFALCATES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They defalcates."
How many points is DEFALCATES worth in Scrabble?: DEFALCATES is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFALCATES?: DEFALCATES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).