How many points is DEFINIENS worth in Scrabble?

DEFINIENS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFINIENS?

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

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DEFINIENS

13 pts

DEFINIENS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DEFINIENS means "word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entry".

Meaning & examples

/dɪˈfɪnɪɛnz/

noun

The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition.
Example: In the defining statement “A lake is a large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water”, “large, landlocked, naturally occurring stretch of water” is the definiens.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entry

In a sentence: "The definiens is noted."

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Letter Values

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DEFINIENS Scrabble FAQ

Is DEFINIENS a Scrabble word?: DEFINIENS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DEFINIENS mean?: word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entry
How do you use DEFINIENS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The definiens is noted."
How many points is DEFINIENS worth in Scrabble?: DEFINIENS is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFINIENS?: DEFINIENS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).