How many points is EXPENSE worth in Scrabble?

EXPENSE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXPENSE?

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

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

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16 pts

EXPENSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EXPENSE means "cost".

/ɪkˈspɛns/

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛns/

A spending or consuming, often a disbursement of funds.
Example: Buying the car was a big expense, but will be worth it in the long run.
The elimination or consumption of something, sometimes with the notion of loss or damage to the thing eliminated.
Example: Jones reached the final at the expense of Smith, who couldn't beat him.
Loss.

To charge a cost against an expense account; to bill something to the company for which one works.
Example: It should be acceptable to expense a business lunch with a client.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

cost

In a sentence: "The expense is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of EXPENSE. It scores 16 points.

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

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

= 16

Is EXPENSE a Scrabble word?: EXPENSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EXPENSE mean?: cost
How do you use EXPENSE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The expense is noted."
How many points is EXPENSE worth in Scrabble?: EXPENSE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXPENSE?: EXPENSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXPENSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXPENSED, EXPENSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.