How many points is PLEONASM worth in Scrabble?

PLEONASM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PLEONASM?

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

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

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12 pts

PLEONASM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. PLEONASM means "use of more words than necessary".

/ˈpliː.ə.næz.əm/

Pronunciation: /ˈpliː.ə.næz.əm/

Redundancy in wording.
A phrase involving pleonasm; a phrase containing one or more words which are redundant because their meaning is expressed elsewhere in the phrase.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

use of more words than necessary

In a sentence: "The pleonasm is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of PLEONASM. It scores 12 points.

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

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

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Is PLEONASM a Scrabble word?: PLEONASM is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does PLEONASM mean?: use of more words than necessary
How do you use PLEONASM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The pleonasm is noted."
How many points is PLEONASM worth in Scrabble?: PLEONASM is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PLEONASM?: PLEONASM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to PLEONASM?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PLEONASMS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.