How many points is PROTECTED worth in Scrabble?

PROTECTED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept PROTECTED?

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

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PROTECTED

14 pts

PROTECTED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. PROTECTED is a verb form of protect. PROTECT means "defend from trouble, harm, or loss".

Meaning & examples

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

Pronunciation: /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

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verb

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
Example: Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases.
(travel) To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.

Synonyms: bergh, beshield

adjective

Defended
(of a variable, method, etc.) Having the protected access modifier, indicating that a program element is accessible to subclasses but not to the program in general.

Antonyms: unprotected

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

PROTECTED is a verb form of protect. PROTECT means "defend from trouble, harm, or loss".

In a sentence: "They protected."

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Base words

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PROTECT11 pts

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Letter Values

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PROTECTED Scrabble FAQ

Is PROTECTED a Scrabble word?: PROTECTED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does PROTECTED mean?: PROTECTED is a verb form of protect. PROTECT means "defend from trouble, harm, or loss".
How do you use PROTECTED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They protected."
How many points is PROTECTED worth in Scrabble?: PROTECTED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept PROTECTED?: PROTECTED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).