How many points is ENDOCENTRIC worth in Scrabble?

ENDOCENTRIC is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept ENDOCENTRIC?

ENDOCENTRIC is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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ENDOCENTRIC

16 pts

ENDOCENTRIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. ENDOCENTRIC means "of a construction, fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents".

Meaning & examples

noun

(grammar) An endocentric compound.

adjective

Focused or centered within itself, and not on something external.
(grammar, of a phrase or compound word) fulfilling the same grammatical role as one of its constituents.
Example: The noun "houseboat" is endocentric because "boat" is also a noun.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

of a construction, fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents

In a sentence: "It is endocentric."

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Letter Values

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ENDOCENTRIC Scrabble FAQ

Is ENDOCENTRIC a Scrabble word?: ENDOCENTRIC is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does ENDOCENTRIC mean?: of a construction, fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents
How do you use ENDOCENTRIC in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is endocentric."
How many points is ENDOCENTRIC worth in Scrabble?: ENDOCENTRIC is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept ENDOCENTRIC?: ENDOCENTRIC is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).