How many points is OFFENCE worth in Scrabble?

OFFENCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept OFFENCE?

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

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

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15 pts

OFFENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points. OFFENCE means "(cause of) hurt feelings or annoyance".

The act of offending:
The state of being offended or displeased; anger; displeasure.
A strategy and tactics employed when in position to score; contrasted with defense.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

(cause of) hurt feelings or annoyance

In a sentence: "The offence is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of OFFENCE. It scores 15 points.

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

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

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Is OFFENCE a Scrabble word?: OFFENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 15 points.
What does OFFENCE mean?: (cause of) hurt feelings or annoyance
How do you use OFFENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The offence is noted."
How many points is OFFENCE worth in Scrabble?: OFFENCE is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept OFFENCE?: OFFENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to OFFENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes OFFENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.