How many points is STAUNCHES worth in Scrabble?

STAUNCHES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept STAUNCHES?

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

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

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14 pts

STAUNCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. STAUNCHES is a verb form of staunch. STAUNCH means "stanch".

To stop the flow of (blood).
To stop, check, or deter an action.
Example: Somebody's got to staunch those press leaks!

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

STAUNCHES is a verb form of staunch. STAUNCH means "stanch".

In a sentence: "They staunches."

Check the Scrabble meaning of STAUNCHES. It scores 14 points.

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Is STAUNCHES a Scrabble word?: STAUNCHES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does STAUNCHES mean?: STAUNCHES is a verb form of staunch. STAUNCH means "stanch".
How do you use STAUNCHES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They staunches."
How many points is STAUNCHES worth in Scrabble?: STAUNCHES is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept STAUNCHES?: STAUNCHES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to STAUNCHES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes STAUNCHEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.