How many points is DESTRUCTION worth in Scrabble?

DESTRUCTION is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DESTRUCTION?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

14 pts

DESTRUCTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. DESTRUCTION means "the state or fact of being destroyed".

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

The act of destroying.
Example: The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon.
The results of a destructive event.
Example: Amid the seemingly endless destruction, a single flower bloomed.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the state or fact of being destroyed

In a sentence: "The destruction is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DESTRUCTION. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is DESTRUCTION a Scrabble word?: DESTRUCTION is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does DESTRUCTION mean?: the state or fact of being destroyed
How do you use DESTRUCTION in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The destruction is noted."
How many points is DESTRUCTION worth in Scrabble?: DESTRUCTION is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DESTRUCTION?: DESTRUCTION is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DESTRUCTION?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DESTRUCTIONS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.