How many points is PORTAMENTO worth in Scrabble?

PORTAMENTO is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PORTAMENTO?

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

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PORTAMENTO

14 pts

PORTAMENTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. PORTAMENTO means "in singing, or in the use of the bow, a gradual carrying or lifting of the voice or sound very smoothly from one note to another; a gliding from tone to tone".

Meaning & examples

/pɔːtəˈmɛntəʊ/

noun

A smooth, gliding transition from one note to another; used especially with stringed instruments, and sometimes on brass.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

in singing, or in the use of the bow, a gradual carrying or lifting of the voice or sound very smoothly from one note to another; a gliding from tone to tone

In a sentence: "The portamento is noted."

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Letter Values

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PORTAMENTO Scrabble FAQ

Is PORTAMENTO a Scrabble word?: PORTAMENTO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does PORTAMENTO mean?: in singing, or in the use of the bow, a gradual carrying or lifting of the voice or sound very smoothly from one note to another; a gliding from tone to tone
How do you use PORTAMENTO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The portamento is noted."
How many points is PORTAMENTO worth in Scrabble?: PORTAMENTO is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PORTAMENTO?: PORTAMENTO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).