How many points is EXTENUATE worth in Scrabble?

EXTENUATE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept EXTENUATE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

EXTENUATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. EXTENUATE means "make (an offence or fault) less blameworthy".

/ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

To lessen; to palliate; to lessen or weaken the force of; to diminish the conception of, as crime, guilt, faults, ills, accusations, etc.
To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness.
To become thinner.

Synonyms: mitigate

Antonyms: aggravate

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

make (an offence or fault) less blameworthy

In a sentence: "They extenuate."

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

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

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

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Is EXTENUATE a Scrabble word?: EXTENUATE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points.
What does EXTENUATE mean?: make (an offence or fault) less blameworthy
How do you use EXTENUATE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They extenuate."
How many points is EXTENUATE worth in Scrabble?: EXTENUATE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept EXTENUATE?: EXTENUATE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to EXTENUATE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes EXTENUATED, EXTENUATES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.