How many points is MISDEMEANOR worth in Scrabble?

MISDEMEANOR is worth 16 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MISDEMEANOR?

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

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

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16 pts

MISDEMEANOR is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 16 points. MISDEMEANOR means "a crime less serious than a felony".

/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/

A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. In the USA, misdemeanants usually are incarcerated in county jail for less than one year, but felons usually are incarcerated in state or federal prison for more than one year. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are sometimes called felonies.

Synonyms: petty crime

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

a crime less serious than a felony

In a sentence: "The misdemeanor is noted."

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

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

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

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