How many points is DESPATCHES worth in Scrabble?

DESPATCHES is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESPATCHES?

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

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DESPATCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. DESPATCHES is a verb form of despatch. DESPATCH means "dispatch".

/dɪsˈpætʃəz/

A message sent quickly, as a shipment, a prompt settlement of a business, or an important official message sent by a diplomat, or military officer.
The act of doing something quickly.
Example: We must act with dispatch in this matter.
A mission by an emergency response service, typically attend to an emergency in the field.

To send (a shipment) with promptness.
To send (a person) away hastily.
To send (an important official message) promptly, by means of a diplomat or military officer.

Synonyms: destroy, kill, make haste, send

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

DESPATCHES is a verb form of despatch. DESPATCH means "dispatch".

In a sentence: "They despatches."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESPATCHES. It scores 18 points.

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Is DESPATCHES a Scrabble word?: DESPATCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does DESPATCHES mean?: DESPATCHES is a verb form of despatch. DESPATCH means "dispatch".
How do you use DESPATCHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They despatches."
How many points is DESPATCHES worth in Scrabble?: DESPATCHES is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESPATCHES?: DESPATCHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).