How many points is SURVEILLANCE worth in Scrabble?

SURVEILLANCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept SURVEILLANCE?

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

Can you add a letter to SURVEILLANCE?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

SURVEILLANCE

17 pts

SURVEILLANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points. SURVEILLANCE means "a watch kept over someone or something, esp over a criminal".

Meaning & examples

/səɹˈveɪ.ləns/

noun

Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.
Continuous monitoring of disease occurrence for example.
Systematic observation of places and people by visual, aural, electronic, photographic or other means.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a watch kept over someone or something, esp over a criminal

In a sentence: "The surveillance is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of SURVEILLANCE. It scores 17 points.

Back hooks

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

SURVEILLANCES18 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 17

SURVEILLANCE Scrabble FAQ

Is SURVEILLANCE a Scrabble word?: SURVEILLANCE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 17 points.
What does SURVEILLANCE mean?: a watch kept over someone or something, esp over a criminal
How do you use SURVEILLANCE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The surveillance is noted."
How many points is SURVEILLANCE worth in Scrabble?: SURVEILLANCE is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept SURVEILLANCE?: SURVEILLANCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to SURVEILLANCE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SURVEILLANCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.