How many points is EXCEPT worth in Scrabble?

EXCEPT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXCEPT?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

17 pts

EXCEPT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. EXCEPT means "other than, not including".

/ɪkˈsɛpt/

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpt/

Pronunciation: /ɛkˈsɛpt/

To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
To take exception, to object (to or against).
Example: to except to a witness or his testimony

With the exception of; but.
Example: There was nothing in the cupboard except a tin of beans.

Synonyms: apart from, except for, outtake, with the exception of

With the exception (that); used to introduce a clause, phrase or adverb forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
Example: I never made fun of her except teasingly.
Unless; used to introduce a hypothetical case in which an exception may exist.

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preposition

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

other than, not including

In a sentence: "EXCEPT."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXCEPT. It scores 17 points.

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

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

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Is EXCEPT a Scrabble word?: EXCEPT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does EXCEPT mean?: other than, not including
How do you use EXCEPT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "EXCEPT."
How many points is EXCEPT worth in Scrabble?: EXCEPT is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXCEPT?: EXCEPT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXCEPT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXCEPTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.