How many points is DIFFERENCE worth in Scrabble?

DIFFERENCE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIFFERENCE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

19 pts

DIFFERENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points. DIFFERENCE means "dissimilarity".

/ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/

The quality of being different.
Example: You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference.
A characteristic of something that makes it different from something else.
Example: There are three differences between these two pictures.
A disagreement or argument.
Example: We have our little differences, but we are firm friends.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

dissimilarity

In a sentence: "The difference is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIFFERENCE. It scores 19 points.

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

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

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Is DIFFERENCE a Scrabble word?: DIFFERENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 19 points.
What does DIFFERENCE mean?: dissimilarity
How do you use DIFFERENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The difference is noted."
How many points is DIFFERENCE worth in Scrabble?: DIFFERENCE is worth 19 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIFFERENCE?: DIFFERENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIFFERENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIFFERENCED, DIFFERENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.