How many points is TENDENTIOUS worth in Scrabble?

TENDENTIOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept TENDENTIOUS?

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

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TENDENTIOUS

12 pts

TENDENTIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. TENDENTIOUS means "marked by a tendency in favour of a particular point of view, biased".

Meaning & examples

/tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

Pronunciation: /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

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adjective

Having a tendency; written or spoken with a partisan, biased or prejudiced purpose, especially a controversial one.
Implicitly or explicitly slanted.
Example: As a supporter of the cause, his reports were tendentious in the extreme.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

marked by a tendency in favour of a particular point of view, biased

In a sentence: "It is tendentious."

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Letter Values

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TENDENTIOUS Scrabble FAQ

Is TENDENTIOUS a Scrabble word?: TENDENTIOUS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does TENDENTIOUS mean?: marked by a tendency in favour of a particular point of view, biased
How do you use TENDENTIOUS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is tendentious."
How many points is TENDENTIOUS worth in Scrabble?: TENDENTIOUS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TENDENTIOUS?: TENDENTIOUS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).