How many points is DEMURRAGE worth in Scrabble?

DEMURRAGE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEMURRAGE?

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

Can you add a letter to DEMURRAGE?

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

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DEMURRAGE

13 pts

DEMURRAGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DEMURRAGE means "delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc, caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc, before the time of scheduled departure".

Meaning & examples

noun

(shipping) the detention of a ship or other freight vehicle, during delayed loading or unloading
Compensation paid for such detention
A charge made for exchanging currency for bullion

Antonyms: despatch

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc, caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc, before the time of scheduled departure

In a sentence: "The demurrage is noted."

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DEMURRAGES14 pts

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

Letter Values

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DEMURRAGE Scrabble FAQ

Is DEMURRAGE a Scrabble word?: DEMURRAGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DEMURRAGE mean?: delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc, caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc, before the time of scheduled departure
How do you use DEMURRAGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The demurrage is noted."
How many points is DEMURRAGE worth in Scrabble?: DEMURRAGE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEMURRAGE?: DEMURRAGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEMURRAGE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEMURRAGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.