How many points is RESISTANT worth in Scrabble?

RESISTANT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESISTANT?

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

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

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RESISTANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points. RESISTANT means "characterized by or showing resistance".

Which makes resistance or offers opposition.
Which is not affected or overcome by a disease, drug, chemical or atmospheric agent, extreme of temperature, etc.
Example: The infection is resistant to antibiotics.
Not greatly influenced by individual members of a sample.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

characterized by or showing resistance

In a sentence: "It is resistant."

Check the Scrabble meaning of RESISTANT. It scores 9 points.

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

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

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Is RESISTANT a Scrabble word?: RESISTANT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 9 points.
What does RESISTANT mean?: characterized by or showing resistance
How do you use RESISTANT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is resistant."
How many points is RESISTANT worth in Scrabble?: RESISTANT is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESISTANT?: RESISTANT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RESISTANT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes RESISTANTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.