How many points is DESCEND worth in Scrabble?

DESCEND is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESCEND?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

DESCEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DESCEND means "move down (a slope etc)".

/dɪˈsɛnd/

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛnd/

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.
Example: The rain descended, and the floods came.
To enter mentally; to retire.
(with on or upon) To make an attack, or incursion, as if from a vantage ground; to come suddenly and with violence.
Example: And on the suitors let thy wrath descend.

Synonyms: go down

Antonyms: ascend, go up

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

move down (a slope etc)

In a sentence: "They descend."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESCEND. It scores 11 points.

Add one letter after DESCEND. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is DESCEND a Scrabble word?: DESCEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does DESCEND mean?: move down (a slope etc)
How do you use DESCEND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They descend."
How many points is DESCEND worth in Scrabble?: DESCEND is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESCEND?: DESCEND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESCEND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESCENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.