How many points is RESOLVES worth in Scrabble?

RESOLVES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept RESOLVES?

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

Can you add a letter to RESOLVES?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

RESOLVES

11 pts

RESOLVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. RESOLVES is a verb form of resolve. RESOLVE means "decide with an effort of will".

Meaning & examples

noun

Determination; will power.
Example: It took all my resolve to go through with the surgery.
A determination to do something; a fixed decision.
An act of resolving something; resolution.

Synonyms: fortitude, inner strength, resoluteness, sticktoitiveness, tenacity

verb

To find a solution to (a problem).
To reduce to simple or intelligible notions; to make clear or certain; to unravel; to explain.
Example: to resolve a riddle
To make a firm decision to do something.
Example: I resolve to finish this work before I go home.

verb

To solve again.
Example: I’ll have to resolve the equation with the new values.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

RESOLVES is a verb form of resolve. RESOLVE means "decide with an effort of will".

In a sentence: "They resolves."

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Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

RESOLVE10 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before RESOLVES. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

PRESOLVES14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

RESOLVES Scrabble FAQ

Is RESOLVES a Scrabble word?: RESOLVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does RESOLVES mean?: RESOLVES is a verb form of resolve. RESOLVE means "decide with an effort of will".
How do you use RESOLVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They resolves."
How many points is RESOLVES worth in Scrabble?: RESOLVES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept RESOLVES?: RESOLVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to RESOLVES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes PRESOLVES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.