How many points is SUBTENDED worth in Scrabble?

SUBTENDED is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SUBTENDED?

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

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SUBTENDED

13 pts

SUBTENDED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. SUBTENDED is a verb form of subtend. SUBTEND means "be opposite (an angle or side)".

Meaning & examples

verb

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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Definition and meaning

SUBTENDED is a verb form of subtend. SUBTEND means "be opposite (an angle or side)".

In a sentence: "They subtended."

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Base words

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SUBTEND10 pts

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Letter Values

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SUBTENDED Scrabble FAQ

Is SUBTENDED a Scrabble word?: SUBTENDED is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does SUBTENDED mean?: SUBTENDED is a verb form of subtend. SUBTEND means "be opposite (an angle or side)".
How do you use SUBTENDED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They subtended."
How many points is SUBTENDED worth in Scrabble?: SUBTENDED is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SUBTENDED?: SUBTENDED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).