How many points is PESTILENCE worth in Scrabble?

PESTILENCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PESTILENCE?

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

Can you add a letter to PESTILENCE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

PESTILENCE

14 pts

PESTILENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. PESTILENCE means "a fatal epidemic or disease, affecting people or animals; a plague".

Meaning & examples

/ˈpɛstlən(t)s/

noun

Any epidemic disease that is highly contagious, infectious, virulent and devastating.
Anything harmful to morals or public order.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a fatal epidemic or disease, affecting people or animals; a plague

In a sentence: "The pestilence is noted."

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

Back hooks

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

PESTILENCES15 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 14

PESTILENCE Scrabble FAQ

Is PESTILENCE a Scrabble word?: PESTILENCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does PESTILENCE mean?: a fatal epidemic or disease, affecting people or animals; a plague
How do you use PESTILENCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pestilence is noted."
How many points is PESTILENCE worth in Scrabble?: PESTILENCE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PESTILENCE?: PESTILENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PESTILENCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PESTILENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.