How many points is SUBTEND worth in Scrabble?

SUBTEND is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUBTEND?

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

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

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SUBTEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. SUBTEND means "be opposite (an angle or side)".

/sʌbˈtɛnd/

To use an angle to delimit (mark off, enclose) part of a straight or curved line, for example an arc or the opposite side of a triangle.
(also mathematics) To extend or stretch opposite something; to be part of a straight or curved line that is opposite to and delimits an angle.
Example: A hypotenuse subtends the right angle of a right triangle.
To form the central angle of a circle underneath an arc
Example: The points A and B on the circumference form the arc AB, which subtends the central angle θ.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

be opposite (an angle or side)

In a sentence: "They subtend."

Check the Scrabble meaning of SUBTEND. It scores 10 points.

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

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Is SUBTEND a Scrabble word?: SUBTEND is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does SUBTEND mean?: be opposite (an angle or side)
How do you use SUBTEND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They subtend."
How many points is SUBTEND worth in Scrabble?: SUBTEND is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUBTEND?: SUBTEND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SUBTEND?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SUBTENDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.