How many points is NEGLIGENCE worth in Scrabble?

NEGLIGENCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept NEGLIGENCE?

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

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

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NEGLIGENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. NEGLIGENCE means "the state of being negligent".

The state of being negligent.
The tort whereby a duty of reasonable care was breached, causing damage: any conduct short of intentional or reckless action that falls below the legal standard for preventing unreasonable injury.
The breach of a duty of care: the failure to exercise a standard of care that a reasonable person would have in a similar situation.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

the state of being negligent

In a sentence: "The negligence is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of NEGLIGENCE. It scores 14 points.

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

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

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Is NEGLIGENCE a Scrabble word?: NEGLIGENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does NEGLIGENCE mean?: the state of being negligent
How do you use NEGLIGENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The negligence is noted."
How many points is NEGLIGENCE worth in Scrabble?: NEGLIGENCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept NEGLIGENCE?: NEGLIGENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to NEGLIGENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes NEGLIGENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.