How many points is DURESS worth in Scrabble?

DURESS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DURESS?

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

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

DURESS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. DURESS means "compulsion by use of force or threats".

/djʊˈɹɛs/

Pronunciation: /djʊˈɹɛs/

Harsh treatment.
Constraint by threat.
Restraint in which a person is influenced, whether by lawful or unlawful forceful compulsion of their liberty by monition or implementation of physical enforcement; legally for the incurring of civil liability, of a citizen's arrest, or of subrogation, or illegally for the committing of an offense, of forcing a contract, or of using threats.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

compulsion by use of force or threats

In a sentence: "The duress is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DURESS. It scores 7 points.

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

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

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Is DURESS a Scrabble word?: DURESS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does DURESS mean?: compulsion by use of force or threats
How do you use DURESS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The duress is noted."
How many points is DURESS worth in Scrabble?: DURESS is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DURESS?: DURESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DURESS?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DURESSE. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.