How many points is PENITENT worth in Scrabble?

PENITENT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PENITENT?

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

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

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PENITENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. PENITENT means "feeling sorry for having done wrong".

/ˈpɛnɪtənt/

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

Synonyms: penaunt

Feeling pain or sorrow on account of one's sins or offenses; feeling sincere guilt.
Doing penance.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

feeling sorry for having done wrong

In a sentence: "It is penitent."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PENITENT. It scores 10 points.

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Is PENITENT a Scrabble word?: PENITENT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does PENITENT mean?: feeling sorry for having done wrong
How do you use PENITENT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is penitent."
How many points is PENITENT worth in Scrabble?: PENITENT is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PENITENT?: PENITENT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PENITENT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PENITENTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.