How many points is DESCENSION worth in Scrabble?

DESCENSION is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESCENSION?

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

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

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13 pts

DESCENSION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DESCENSION means "the act of going downward (archaic)".

/dɪˈsɛnʃən/

Descent; the act of descending.
Example: Death is followed by either ascension into a higher plane or descension into a lower plane.
The descent below the horizon of a celestial body.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of going downward (archaic)

In a sentence: "The descension is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESCENSION. It scores 13 points.

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

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

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Is DESCENSION a Scrabble word?: DESCENSION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DESCENSION mean?: the act of going downward (archaic)
How do you use DESCENSION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The descension is noted."
How many points is DESCENSION worth in Scrabble?: DESCENSION is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESCENSION?: DESCENSION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESCENSION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESCENSIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.