How many points is INHERITANCE worth in Scrabble?

INHERITANCE is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept INHERITANCE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

16 pts

INHERITANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. INHERITANCE means "the act of inheriting property".

/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

The passing of title to an estate upon death.
That which a person is entitled to inherit, by law or testament.
The act or mechanism of inheriting; the state of having inherited
Example: The Indo-European languages share various similarities as a result of their inheritance from a common ancestor.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the act of inheriting property

In a sentence: "The inheritance is noted."

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

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

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

= 16

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