How many points is DESCRIBES worth in Scrabble?

DESCRIBES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESCRIBES?

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

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DESCRIBES

14 pts

DESCRIBES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. DESCRIBES is a verb form of describe. DESCRIBE means "give an account of (something or someone) in words".

Meaning & examples

/dəˈskɹaɪbz/

verb

To represent in words.
Example: The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant.
To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out.
Example: to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the head in such a way as to describe a circle
To give rise to a geometrical structure.
Example: The function describes a very complex surface.

Synonyms: betell, depict, portray, report, bewrite

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Definition and meaning

DESCRIBES is a verb form of describe. DESCRIBE means "give an account of (something or someone) in words".

In a sentence: "They describes."

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Base words

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DESCRIBE13 pts

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Letter Values

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DESCRIBES Scrabble FAQ

Is DESCRIBES a Scrabble word?: DESCRIBES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does DESCRIBES mean?: DESCRIBES is a verb form of describe. DESCRIBE means "give an account of (something or someone) in words".
How do you use DESCRIBES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They describes."
How many points is DESCRIBES worth in Scrabble?: DESCRIBES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESCRIBES?: DESCRIBES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).