How many points is DISADVANTAGE worth in Scrabble?

DISADVANTAGE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DISADVANTAGE?

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

Can you add a letter to DISADVANTAGE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

DISADVANTAGE

18 pts

DISADVANTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. DISADVANTAGE means "to place at a disadvantage".

Meaning & examples

/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/

noun

A weakness or undesirable characteristic; a con.
Example: The disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.
A setback or handicap.
Example: My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.
Loss; detriment; hindrance.

Synonyms: afterdeal, weakness, con, downside, drawback

Antonyms: advantage

verb

To place at a disadvantage.
Example: They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.

Synonyms: tell against

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to place at a disadvantage

In a sentence: "They disadvantage."

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Letter Values

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DISADVANTAGE Scrabble FAQ

Is DISADVANTAGE a Scrabble word?: DISADVANTAGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does DISADVANTAGE mean?: to place at a disadvantage
How do you use DISADVANTAGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They disadvantage."
How many points is DISADVANTAGE worth in Scrabble?: DISADVANTAGE is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DISADVANTAGE?: DISADVANTAGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DISADVANTAGE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DISADVANTAGED, DISADVANTAGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.