How many points is SCAVENGE worth in Scrabble?

SCAVENGE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SCAVENGE?

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

Can you add a letter to SCAVENGE?

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

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Scrabble Dictionary

SCAVENGE

14 pts

SCAVENGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. SCAVENGE means "search for (anything usable) among discarded material".

Meaning & examples

/ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/

Pronunciation

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verb

To collect and remove refuse, or to search through refuse, carrion, or abandoned items for useful material
To remove unwanted material from something, especially to purify molten metal by removing impurities
To expel the exhaust gases from the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, and draw in air for the next cycle

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

search for (anything usable) among discarded material

In a sentence: "They scavenge."

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

= 14

SCAVENGE Scrabble FAQ

Is SCAVENGE a Scrabble word?: SCAVENGE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does SCAVENGE mean?: search for (anything usable) among discarded material
How do you use SCAVENGE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They scavenge."
How many points is SCAVENGE worth in Scrabble?: SCAVENGE is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SCAVENGE?: SCAVENGE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SCAVENGE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SCAVENGED, SCAVENGER, SCAVENGES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.